Rick Bayless' Pastor Marinade

I had to post this recipe because I don't want to lose it. This makes a delicious Yucatan style Achiote Rojo marinade I use on ribs instead of BBQ sauce. I find the achiote paste at most Mexican grocers here in California. Look for El Mexicano brand, or buy online.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2ounce) 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

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the achiote paste, chilles, canning sauce, oil and water. Blend until smooth. Marinate meat (pork chops, ribs, what have you). for at least an hour. Store unused marinade in refrigerator.