CHIMICHURRI MARINADE

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Provided by Matt Lee

Categories     Sauce     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Jalapeño     Shallot     Oregano     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
3-4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, finely chopped
2 cups minced fresh cilantro
1 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, shallot, and chile in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil. Remove 1/2 cup chimichurri to a small bowl, season with salt to taste, and reserve as sauce. Put meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
  • The finish:
  • Spoon reserved sauce over the grilled meat.

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