New Mexico Marinade Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 2 1/2 cups of tasty marinade
Description:
Beer keeps the flavor light in this marinade, perfect for chicken, beef, or pork. Feel free to use any hot sauce brand of your choice. This recipe draws inspiration from the Tabasco cookbook, offering a delightful blend of Tex Mex, Creole, and Southwestern U.S. flavors. It’s not only delicious but also low in protein, low in cholesterol, healthy, and ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | beer |
| 1/2 | cilantro |
| 3 | garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | lime juice |
| 2 | chili powder |
| 1 | Tabasco sauce |
| 1 1/2 | ground cumin |
Instructions:
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Mix All Ingredients: In a bowl, combine beer, chopped cilantro, minced garlic cloves, lime juice, chili powder, Tabasco sauce, and ground cumin.
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Blend if Desired: For a smoother consistency, blend the mixture using a blender until well combined. This step is optional but recommended for a more uniform marinade.
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Final Touch: Once blended or mixed thoroughly, your marinade is ready to use.
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Marinade: This flavorful concoction is perfect for marinating chicken, beef, or pork. Simply place your choice of meat in a container or plastic bag, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse. For best results, marinate overnight.
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Storage: Any leftover marinade can be stored in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ensure it is tightly sealed to preserve its freshness.
Enjoy this New Mexico Marinade, packed with vibrant flavors and versatile enough to elevate any dish with a hint of Southwestern flair!
