Best Carne Asada Marinade Recipe Ever Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 cup malt vinegar (any vinegar is fine in a pinch!)

1/3 cup lime juice or lemon juice

1/3 cup orange juice

1 cup water

2 tablespoons peeled fresh garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ground white pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon Mexican oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 orange, sliced

1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped

5-6 pounds skirt steak

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Place meat in gallon sized freezer bag, in the bottom of a shallow baking dish, or a non-reactive (plastic or glass) storage container with a lid.
Pour carne asada marinade on top of meat, cover dish or close bag, and marinate overnight up to 48 hours in the refrigerator.

Grilling the marinated carne asada:

Take meat out of container and grill until just cooked through. (Rare to medium rare.)
Cut cooked meat into strips.
Place meat and favorite toppings (salsa, cheese, guacamole, avocado slices, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, grilled sweet peppers, etc.) in a tortilla to make into tacos or burritos. You can also serve meat over rice for a carne asada bowl.

Slow cooking the marinated carne asada:

After marinating for one or two days, place meat and marinade in a slow cooker.
Slow cook for 10 to 12 hours on low.
Meat should be extra tender and can be shredded with a fork.
Place meat and favorite toppings (salsa, cheese, guacamole, avocado slices, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, grilled sweet peppers, etc.) in a tortilla to make into tacos or burritos. You can also serve meat over rice for a carne asada bowl.