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#ARRACHERA MESO MAYA PORTABLE#
I went significantly longer for several reasons:įirst, a gas grill is not going to get as hot – especially a portable model. The original recipe that I based mine on calls for 2 minutes of grilling on each side over coals. I chose to leave the excess marinade on my steak, so that the sugar would caramelize. You have the option of removing the bulk of the stuck-on marinade with a spatula or paper towel. You’ll want a hot grill to get a good sear. If you’re on gas, turn the burners on high and close the lid to let the heat build up to about 450-500 ☏.
#ARRACHERA MESO MAYA FREE#
I’m using a gas grill, but feel free to use a charcoal grill for this. I’m pretty sure this might actually lead to a fine, arrest, and/or a nice repair bill for some asphalt or concrete work.Īnyway, I’m digressing, rambling, and otherwise not getting to the point… Ok, here we go: Yeah, well, that doesn’t work too well in a stadium parking lot, or many other places. The traditional way to prepare arrachera is directly on top of blazing hot coals. Stick the container in the refrigerator and allow it to soak up the marinade goodness for at least 12 hours. Plus, the glass doesn’t stain, and there is no risk of plastic leaching chemicals into the food. Layer in the meat and the marinade in either large glass containers or a gallon-sized zip-top bag.įor this kind of thing, I much prefer glass-lock type as it allows me to retrieve the meat without getting the marinade everywhere. Note to Self: “Self, don’t try to improvise or improve recipes while under a deadline.” Step Three – Marinate the Meat It was unnoticeable when the completed fajita taco was put together with all of the fixings, but you could definitely taste the pith when sampling the meat by itself. The lime peel left a slightly bitter taste in the prepared meat. I thought to myself, “Self, we paid for organic limes… why not use the whole thing? Including the zest.” You’ll see in the photos that I’m using whole limes whereas the original recipe called for lime juice. I’m pretty sure that Elon Musk is using a step down from the motor in the Vitamix for the Tesla Roadster (I jest, but not by much).įor a single batch, any blender will work. For a single batch, the blender container would not be nearly as full. If you want a natural source for MSG, then you can substitute a bit of laver (dried seaweed).įor blending, I pulled out my trusty and battle-hardened Vitamix 5200, as I’m making a triple batch of the fajitas and this machine will power through anything. Meat actually develops its own natural MSG as it ages. Now, MSG has a bad rap, but a little on occasion is not a bad thing. I included a bit of powdered beef bouillon. The original recipe called for olive oil. Note that I used grapeseed oil as it was what I had on hand. Quarter your onions.Īdd all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and emulsify. Gather all of your ingredients, minus the steak itself. Cooking by the Numbers… Step One – Prep Your Ingredients
