Adobo (Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade)

This spicy marinade owes its unusual flavor to the chipotle, a smoked jalapeno chile. Chipotles are usually sold canned in tomato paste. Look for them at Mexican and Latin American markets. Adobo marinade goes particularly well with pork.

Yields:	1 servings
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	Preparation	5 minutes
	Cooking	0 minutes
	Ready In	5 minutes

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Ingredients

3	each	oranges
1	each	lime
2	each	chipotle peppers
3	cloves	garlic
2	teaspoons	oregano	dried
1/2	teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
2	tablespoons	wine vinegar
1/2	teaspoon	salt

Directions

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.