Easy 10-Minute Al Pastor Marinade

Easy 10-Minute Al Pastor Marinade

from playswellwithbutter.com
10 min
2 servings

This easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade recipe hits all the right notes – it's earthy, citrusy, & subtly sweet thanks to flavor-forward ingredients, like orange juice, smoky chiles, & achiote. Prepped in a blender in 10 minutes or less, homemade al pastor has never been so easy – use it to make tacos al pastor & more!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers, from a can packed in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey, or agave)
  • 1 tablespoon achiote paste (see Recipe Notes)
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all listed marinade ingredients to a blender. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Blend until combined; the marinade should be thick & smooth. Use immediately, or transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

  2. 2

    Pour the marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 8 hours & up to 3 days.

  3. 3

     as desired. Enjoy!

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