Spicy Chipotle Marinade
August 6th, 2007 by NishaGThis one is not for the faint of heart. The main component is chipotle pepper with adobo sauce. As you can imagine, its very very spicy. Excellent for marinating steaks. I got this from some food network show and modified it a little.
So, if you’re ready for some tongue-burning sweet action, try this one. But do remember that once you add the other ingredients, the “fire” is reduced somewhat but the smoky taste of chipotle remains.
1 small can of Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 cup of dark brown sugar
2 - 3 tbsp of steak sauce
Juice of 1 orange.
Method
Chop the chipotle peppers until mushy before adding the other ingredients into the ziploc baggie. Add whatever cut of steak you like into the bag and allow to marinate for 3 -4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Take out ziploc baggie from fridge and allow to rest for 20 minutes before grilling. When ready to grill, season both sides of steaks with salt and pepper.
Note : You can find the chipotle pepper in the Mexican aisle along with the enchilada sauces and salsas. I served the steaks over couscous with chickpeas and a side of baked potatoes. Couscous cooked in chicken stock and butter is an excellent accompanient to the fiery steaks.
August 7th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Nish, sounds delicious.
Can I use other cuts of meat (chicken or pork) as I don’t eat beef? Also, can I bake or pan fry?
August 7th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Yes, I’m sure you can use other cuts of meat but I think it will especially suit pork. When you panfry or grill - be sure to get the chipotle bits off - it can burn faster than the meat and if you’re cooking in an enclosed area - that can be an unpleasant smell.
August 7th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Oh! I love spicy stuff but for some reason kinda scared of this one LOL still, I’ll try.
August 8th, 2007 at 4:31 am
LOL, Lyn. Really, its not that scary to try. I thought it would be overwhelming too since I tasted the marinade before adding the steak I wondered if it would be too strong but when I grilled it - wow, it mellowed out and actually tasted like I’d marinated in dark raisins instead. Yeah, it had a zing but even my 5 year old ate the steaks and wanted more. The acidity of the orange juice helps a great deal. And the brown sugar balances out the fire with the sweetness.
I just wouldn’t recommend this to someone who doesn’t normally eat spicy stuff. LOL.