Achiote Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 limes, juice of
    4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons ground achiote (or annatto) or 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
    1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce (optional)
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation
    Whisk lime juice, garlic, achiote, oregano, cumin, brown sugar, adobo sauce, wine vinegar and oil until well blended.
    Add marinade to a ziplock bag with chicken, pork or beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinade for at least 3 hours or overnight for more flavor.
    Season meat with salt and pepper before cooking.

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