Al Pastor Marinade
Uploaded By: agsheeran
Tags:
dinner
This easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade recipe hits all the right notes - it’s earthy, citrusy, and subtly sweet thanks to flavor-forward ingredients, like orange juice, smoky chiles, and achiote. Prepped in a blender in 10 minutes or less, homemade al pastor has never been so easy - use it to make tacos al pastor and more!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of meat or veggies of choice
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 chipotle peppers (from a can packed in adobo sauce)
- ½ cup of orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. of brown suger (or honey or agave syrup)
- 1 Tbsp. of ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp. of ground cumin
- 1 tsp. of dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. of Achiote Paste
- To Make Achiote Paste Substitute:
- 1½ Tbsp. of paprika
- 1 Tbsp. of white vinegar
- ¾ tsp. of dried oregano
- 1 tsp. of garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. of vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp. of ground cumin
Instructions:
- Make achiote paste substitute if needed: Mix all ingredients for substitute together in a small dish (custard dish works great!).
- Blend the al pastor marinade: Add all listed marinade ingredients to a blender. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and ground black pepper as desired. Blend until combined; the marinade should be thick and smooth. Use immediately, or transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Marinate: Pour the marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 8 hours & up to 3 days.
- Grill as desired. Enjoy!
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