Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. Freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 c. Achiote paste
  • 2 x to 3 Jalapeno chiles stemmed and seeded, if you like
  • 7 x Garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 Tbsp. Black peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp. Salt
  • 1 bn Cilantro, stems and leaves

Method

  • Combine 1/3 c. of the orange juice, the achiote paste, jalapenos, garlic, peppercorns and salt in a blender or possibly food processor.
  • Puree till the peppercorns are completely crushed.
  • Add in the cilantro and the remaining 1/3 c. orange juice and puree till smooth.
  • This recipe yields about 1 1/2 c. of marinade.