DRESSING ESSENTIALS: SPICY HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Dressing Essentials: Spicy Honey Vinaigrette image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

PLAN/PURCHASE
3/4 c olive oil, extra-virgin variety
3 Tbsp red wine
2 medium chipotle peppers in adobo s
2 Tbsp fresh clover honey
2 Tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt, kosher variety, to taste
1/2 tsp ground fennel
1 - 2 pinch white pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. You will need a blender (or a simple whisk), a bowl, and a glass, or other non-reactive storage container to make this recipe.
3. I have another way to mix this dressing that will save you messing up a bowl, and whisk. Place the ingredients into a pint mason jar, seal, and then shake to mix. Easy/Peasy... And no mess to clean up.
4. Chilpotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce I you are like me, you usually get these peppers in a can, and most of the time you do not use all of them. Well, the solution is mash them up with the adobo sauce and freeze them. There are lots of good brands out there, one of my favorites is San Marcos.
5. Because this recipe does not contain any preservatives, it should be refrigerated. But, since the olive oil will thicken in the fridge, you should remove it and allow to come to room temperature before using, about 30 minutes.
6. How Long Will It Last? If kept tightly sealed and refrigerated, it should last 2 - 3 weeks, before the flavors begin to diminish.
7. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
8. Add all the ingredients to a bowl, or pint-sized mason jar. Whisk or shake, then place into the fridge until needed.
9. PLATE/PRESENT
10. With its South-of-the-Border flavors, it works great on salads, chicken; even fish. Enjoy.
11. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.