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Achiote Marinade Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant achiote marinade! Perfect for skirt steak, pork, or chicken, this recipe uses readily available ingredients to deliver an explosion of Mexican flavor. Find achiote paste in the spice or meat section of your local Latin American market, or easily make your own using online recipes. Marinate your protein for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight!) for maximum flavor penetration before grilling, pan-frying, or baking. This recipe is quick to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality results.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 123.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Achiote Marinade

  • 3 1/2 ounces achiote paste
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water

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How to Make Achiote Marinade

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and emulsified, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Pour marinade over your chosen protein in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
  4. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
  5. Grill, pan-fry, or bake your marinated meat according to your preferred cooking method. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness and type of meat. For skirt steak, aim for about 15 minutes, but use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches your desired internal temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes Beef & Red Meat Steak Recipes Pork Recipes The Americas Mexican Summer Recipes Grilling & Bbq

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