Achiote Citrus Marinade

Credits

Original Recipe

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup achiote paste
• 2 to 3 jalapeno chiles stemmed and seeded if desired
• 7 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves

Directions

Combine 1/3 cup of the orange juice, the achiote paste, jalapenos, garlic, peppercorns and salt in a blender or food processor. Puree until the peppercorns are completely crushed. Add the cilantro and the remaining 1/3 cup orange juice and puree until smooth.