Costa Rican Marinade

Submitted by lauralie41

"This marinade can be used with beef, chicken, or pork. Posted for ZWT 4 - South/Central America and found on Recipe Goldmine's website."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon lime zest
• 1⁄3 cup lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

directions

1. Using a shallow non-metal dish or reasealable plastic bag add all the ingredients and mix together well.
2. Up to 3 pounds of beef, chicken, or pork can be placed in the marinade and refrigerated for 8 hours but no longer than 24.
3. Cover the dish or seal the plastic bag and turn meat occasionally.
4. Grill meat to desired doneness and discard remaining marinade.

Reviews

[MarthaStewartWanabe]

This was a good marinade. I used it on boneless chicken breasts and broiled them instead of grilling. I thought the tanginess from the lime juice was too intense, and I think DD agreed by exhibiting her little puckered face. On the other hand, DH thought it was perfect. For those with similar taste buds to mine, I would recommend reducing the lime juice by half (1/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup). Thanks for sharing this recipe! (Made for AUS/NZ Recipe Swap #42)

 

[Outta Here]

Great marinade! I used it on chicken wings and thighs, which I baked. Great flavors and chicken was really moist. Think this would be good on a firm white fish also, such as halibut. I will try it again on grilled chicken.

 

[bat_girl_333]

This was a great marinade! This is the first time I ever cooked so I was a little nervous but it turned out great!

 

[wicked cook 46]

I used low sodium V8 instead of tomato juice and boneless skinless chicken breasts. AWESOME marinade and the chicken was so moist and full of flavour. My DH is not a fan of chicken breast but LOVED this one. Definite keeper and going into my Faves of 2009 Cookbook Made for Went to the Market tag game Jan 2009

 

[evelynathens]

Marinated boneless chicken pieces in this. Very good flavour and the chicken did not dry out on the grill.