Rick Bayless’ Pastor Marinade

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2
Rick Bayless' Pastor Marinade, perfect for your next grilling recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

Varies depending on protein used

Ready In

2 hours or more for marinating time

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package achiote paste
3 chipotle peppers , canned with adobo sauce , plus
4 tablespoons adobo sauce , from the canned chipotles
1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
Varies depending on amount of protein used
Calories
Varies depending on amount of protein used
Sugar
0g
Fat
Varies depending on amount of protein used
Rick Bayless' Pastor Marinade is inspired by Mexican cuisine and is perfect for anyone who loves bold and unique flavors. The marinade is made with a combination of achiote paste, canned chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, vegetable oil, and water. The paste is easy to make, versatile and can be used with your protein of choice such as pork, beef, or chicken. It's great for grilling and will add a smoky, earthy and slightly sweet flavor to your dish. The marinade is named after the Spanish word for 'shepherd' because it's a popular seasoning used for roasted pork in Mexico. It's also low in calories, making it a great addition to your healthy eating plan.

Instructions

1.Place the achiote paste, canned chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, vegetable oil and water in the blender or food processor
2.Blend or process until smooth
3.Use the paste with your protein of choice and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

PROS

Rick Bayless’ Pastor Marinade is easy to make, versatile and enhances the flavor of any protein it’s used with.
This marinade is perfect for grilling and adds a smoky, earthy and slightly sweet flavor to your dish.

CONS

The recipe calls for canned chipotle peppers with adobo sauce which makes it high in sodium.
It should be used in moderation by those watching their sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The main ingredient in this marinade is achiote paste which is high in antioxidants that help protect the body against inflammation, and cell damage. The chipotle peppers contain capsaicin that has been linked with pain relief, boosting immunity and aiding in weight loss.

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