Adobo (Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade)

This spicy marinade owes its unusual flavor to the chipotle, a smoked jalapeño chile. Chipotles are usually sold canned in tomato paste. Look for them at Mexican and Latin American markets. Adobo marinade goes particularly well with pork.

Yield: enough marinade for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds meat or chicken

Ingredients

• 3 oranges
• 1 lime
• 2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles or to taste
• 3 cloves garlic (1 tablespoon)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Juice the oranges and lime. Finely chop chiles and garlic.
2. Place citrus juices, chiles, garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, vinegar and salt in blender, and puree until smooth.

Attribution

Food Day, July 9, '91 From: Valerie Whittle