Hearty marinade

1 Recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsFruity olive oil
3mediumsCarrots
1mediumYellow onion
2Whole shallots
3largesCloves garlic
5cupsHearty red wine
½cupRed wine vinegar
4Whole bay leaves
6Parsley stalks
16Whole juniper berries
2teaspoonsSea salt
12Whole peppercorns

Directions

Roughly chop vegetables and saute in oil until lightly browned. Add wine, vinegar and remaining seasonings and bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes and then cool before using. In a non-aluminum pan, pour cooled marinade over meat and marinate covered in refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. Turn occasionally. Combine all ingredients and allow flavors to marry for 2 hours before using. If you like a hotter flavor, add more chile flakes or some minced fresh serrano chiles.

Makes approximately 2 cups