Marinade

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in thickest part of meat so it does not touch the bone. Bake until the thermometer reads at least 140 degrees. Once the ham is in the oven, make the glaze. In medium saucepan mix… 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 kosher salt 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Cook over medium heat. While stirring constantly, bring to boil and allow to thicken. Stir 1-2 minutes more. Brush on ham. Once the temperature reaches 140 degrees, remove from oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Serve. ...

Pulse in blender until just mixed… 1 quart fresh (locally grown) strawberries, tops removed 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon candied ginger Add… 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) Pulse and slowly add… 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Blend to desired consistency (less is better). **Usage: **put in plastic zip lock bag with meat (pork or chicken) and refrigerate overnight. While meat is grilled or broiled, place remainder marinate in saucepan, bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Use sauce to baste meat every 5-10 minutes until done. ...

I usually just use this as a marinade. Mix the following in blender… 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons oregano 6 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 medium red onion (quartered) 1/4 cup oil (Olive or Canola) Blend until desired consistency. Great as a chicken marinade: place 3 pounds chicken thighs in zip lock bag, pour in sauce, and marinate in refrigerator for 6-8 hours before roasting in oven or grilled. ...

Mix (I use a blender) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablesppons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Good for 2 to 3 pounds of pork.