Mexican Chipotle Marinade

Ingredients

• 6 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 piece orange zest, 3 inches long
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine the chipotles and their sauce with the rest of the ingredients.

2. 2

   Simmer over high heat until reduced by one third,about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer contents of the pan to a blender.

4. 4

   Puree until smooth.

5. 5

   Note:Marinate chicken or pork for 2 hours in 1/4 of the marinade.

6. 6

   Grill pork chops or chicken.

7. 7

   Serve with the leftover sauce.