Spicy Cajun Marinade & Baste

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⏱ 65 mins 🍽 3/4 cup 🏷 Sauces

This robust and spicy marinade is perfect for adding flavour to chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. It can also be used as a basting sauce during grilling or oven roasting. The recipe yields approximately 3/4 cup and requires about 65 minutes to prepare, including marinating guidance. A note on using optional citrus juice is included to ensure the best texture for your meat.

Spicy Cajun Marinade & Baste

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, hand crushed
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 1/4-1/2 cup lime juice (optional last hour) or 1/4-1/2 cup lemon juice (optional last hour)

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the optional juice in a blender or a jar with a secure lid. Blend or shake until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  2. Pour the blended marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add your chosen meat or seafood, seal the bag, and place it in the refrigerator.
  3. Remember to turn the bag over several times throughout the marinating period to ensure even coverage.
  4. Recommended marinating times are as follows.
  5. Beef requires 2-4 hours.
  6. Chicken or pork needs 1-2 hours.
  7. Shrimp should marinate for 1/2 hour.
  8. To use as a basting sauce, apply it to meat or kabobs with a brush while grilling or roasting.
  9. You can also incorporate small quantities into Cajun or Creole dishes for extra heat, adjusting the overall salt content of the finished dish accordingly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium84700 mg

Recipe details

CategorySauces
AuthorSimply Sue