Adobo (Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade)

Ingredients and Instructions

3 each oranges

1 each lime

2 each chipotle chilies, canned or more, or to taste

3 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons oregano, dried

1/2 teaspoon cumin seed

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Juice the oranges and lime. Finely chop chilies and garlic. Place citrus juices, chilies, garlic, oregano, cumin, black pepper, vinegar and salt in blender and puree until smooth. Makes enough marinade for 1 1/2 to 2 pounds meat or chicken.