3 whole dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
4 whole chipotle peppers, canned in adobo
3 tablespoons (30ml) extra-
6 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
3 tablespoons (30g) dark brown sugar
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, divided
6 medium cloves garlic
1 1/2 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds, toasted and ground
Kosher salt
Directions
- Gather ye ingredients
- If hopping your orange juice, do this first. You can also add hop pellets directly to the marinade, but blend well to avoid a particularly bitter bite.
- Make sure all chiles are de-seeded
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Place all chiles (except chipotles) on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until pliable and toasty-smelling, 10 to 20 seconds. Or grill them or torch them (safely) if you have one of those handy.
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Transfer to your favorite blendy device (Food processor, ninja, Vitamix etc) with the remainder of ingredients
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Season to taste with salt.
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Transfer most of the mixture to a bowl or ziploc bag for your marination station. Save some for enjoying later.
- Add extra salt to the marinade AFTER the salsa is separated out and BEFORE you add in the meat/non meat
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Add meat or non meat to bag, make sure to thoroughly coat all sides. Note - if using tofu make sure to press out liquid beforehand (things I learned in this project)
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Let marinade for minimum 3 hours, overnight if it flits your fancy.
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Remove meat or not meat from marinade and wipe off excess deliciousness. Place directly over the hot side of the grill. If using a gas grill, cover; if using a charcoal grill, leave exposed. Cook, turning occasionally, until steaks are well charred on outside and center registers 110°F (43°C) on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes total.
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Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve immediately, have extra salsa, lime wedges, avocado, onions, cilantro, or your favorite accoutrement and tortillas ready to go for maximum enjoyment.
Check out the YouTube Video here:
https://youtu.be/IE55Hy3ZOuI