New Mexico Marinade Recipe

Unlock the Southwest's fiery flavor with this vibrant New Mexico Beer Marinade! The light, crisp beer keeps the marinade from being heavy, allowing the bold spices to shine. Perfect for chicken, beef, or pork, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference—use your favorite hot sauce for a personalized kick. Inspired by the Tabasco cookbook, this marinade delivers incredible flavor in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 91 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for New Mexico Marinade

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How to Make New Mexico Marinade

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer, lime juice, olive oil, and hot sauce.
  2. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  3. Add the meat to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
  4. Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  5. Grill, bake, or pan-fry the marinated meat to your desired doneness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g