Juicy And Spicy Marinade Pollo And Carne Asada Recipes

JUICY AND SPICY MARINADE (POLLO AND CARNE ASADA)

Steps:

• Use any mixture of chosen citrus.
• Marinate meat 2-24 hours. Cook as desired.

LISA'S FAVORITE CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the orange, lemon, and lime juice in a large glass or ceramic bowl along with the garlic, soy sauce, chipotle pepper, chili power, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and cilantro. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until marinade is well combined. Remove one cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the meat is cooked.
• Place the flank steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Add the meat to the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Discard used marinade. Remove meat from heat and slice across the grain.
• Pour the one cup of reserved, unused marinade over the hot meat and serve immediately.

MARINATED CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• In a sandwhich bag, mix together the cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Combine remaining ingredients (only 2 tbsp olive oil) except steak into a freezer bag or large container for marinating.
• Add 3 tbsp of the spice mixture to the marinade and mix to combine.
• perforate steak with a fork in multiple places.
• add steak to marinade and remove excess air.
• refrigerate for 4-24 hours (preference).
• When ready to grill, mix remaining spice mix with 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry (don't remove spices, just so they aren't wet).
• rub the spice mix/olive oil combo all over the steaks and let them rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
• Preheat grill or skillet (preferably cast iron) to medium heat (about 5/10).
• Cook for 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. (see below for detailed notes).
• Remove steak from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing.
• For cooking in a cast iron skillet:.
• Gas stove: set to 5/10.
• Cook for 5 minutes per side for medium (if steak is ~1/2"-3/4" thick).
• *Important* Do not flip before 5 minutes is done!

SPICY CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and leave the Steak, Pork, or Chicken whole. (butterfly the Pork length wise).
• Marinate for 1-4 Hours.
• Grill till done!

CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Break up achiote rojo into a powder, or as best you can as it is a little moist.
• Mix remaining ingredients except meat into the achiote rojo. Mix well to break up any large pieces of the achiote.
• Place meat in a container or your choice to marinade in and pour the achiote rojo mixture on and work it into the meat.
• Cover and marinade for as long as possible. Time DOES NOT indicate marinade time.
• Get the grill going, pop a beer and get busy. Remember, the wood charcoal is very hot. I get it so my hand can stand the heat test for 2-3 seconds. Closer to 2 seconds, though.
• Put the meat on the grill. Let the meat get good and charred then turn over. Grill for a few minutes and the meat is almost done. At this point make a foil sack to put the meat in . Push the coals away from one side of the grill, put meat in foil sack so that all the meat is covered. Then just put the meat sack on the side where no coals are. They will finish cooking in their own juices.
• When done let the meat rest a few minutes. Cut on a bias and roll 'em up in tortillas and salsa of choice.

BEST EVER CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, orange slices, lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, garlic, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.