Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro (well-packed; stems and all)
- juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-3 cloves of garlic (Smashed)
- ½ teaspoon of Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (remove the seeds to lessen the spice)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor for less than one minute or until the texture is nice and almost smooth, like pesto. Be sure the garlic is fully processed. If you don’t have a food processor, you can make the marinade by finely chopping the cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix them all in a bowl (or shake up in a mason jar).
- Use with your favorite protein. See NOTES “USE AS A MARINADE” for marinating times.
Equipment
Beautiful 2-Speed Immersion Blender with Chopper & Measuring Cup, White Icing by Drew Barrymore
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Global 7-piece Ikasu Knife Block Set
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USE AS A MARINADE
- beef and other tough cuts: 4-24 hours
- Shrimp & fish: no more than 30 minutes.
- chicken and pork chops: maximum of 4 hours
USE IN A SLOW COOKER
Pour the marinade over your choice of meat, add about 2 cups of stock, and set your slow cooker for the desired temp and the suggested time below:
- 6-7 lb Pork Roast: Low Setting (9 ½ hours); High Setting (7 ½ hours)
- 3-4 lb Pork Loin: Low Setting (6 hours); High Setting (5 hours)
- 6lbs of Chicken: Low Setting (7 ½ hours); High Setting (6 ¼ hours)
- 3-4 lb Beef roast: Low Setting (8 hours); High Setting (5 ¾ hours)
STORAGE DETAILS
If you find that you are using this marinade frequently, you could make a larger batch of it (scale it up 2-3x) and store it for future use.
REFRIGERATOR
This marinade can be stored well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a food-safe jar.
FREEZER
You could also make a big batch of Cilantro Lime Marinade and freeze it in smaller portions in freezer-safe containers OR freeze it into ice cube trays, then place the cubes in a freezer bag! Any of these options will keep for a year with good quality flavor still intact.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: blends, marinade, mixes, sauces
- Cuisine: Mexican-American