Ingredients
- 1 big pinch chipotle Chile flakes (to taste)
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 orange zest & juice
- 2 limes zest & juice
- 2 tbsp. Sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Dried oregano
- ½ tsp. Ground cumin
- Pinch sea salt flakes
- Pinch cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 400g tin mixed beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Method
This marinade works perfectly with Beef, Pork & Chicken.
WHAT IS CHIPOTLE?
Chipotle is smoked red jalapenos chili peppers, traditionally packed in a rich & flavorful Adobo tomato sauce.
Method
- Combine the tomato puree chipotle, garlic, orange juice, limejuice, vinegar, sugar, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until the mixture is smooth.
- The marinade is now ready to use on your chosen cut of meat.
- Pour into a sealable plastic bag, add the meat and seal, squeezing out any excess air from the bag.
- Marinade minimum 1 hour up to 8 hours in your refrigerator; remove the bag from the chiller 30 minutes prior to cooking.
VIEW THE RECIPES:
- Blackened Flat Iron Steak with Chipotle
- Barbecue Free Range Chicken Wings in Chipotle
- Charred Pork Tenderloin in Chipotle
- Refried Beans
DON'T FORGET YOUR REFRIED BEANS FOR THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT:
Method
- Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan over a medium heat.
- Gently fry the onion for 5-6 minutes, until it starts to turn golden.
- Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the drained pulses and a tablespoon of the chipotle sauce.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes over a medium heat tossing the beans every so often.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir through the coriander.