Chamorro Marinade Recipes

CHAMORRO ESTUFAO

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except the oil and water. Let marinade for at least a couple of hours. If you don't have time to let it marinade, it'll be alright to cook it right away. But the flavor is more intense when you let it marinade for a few hours.
• When you're ready to cook, heat the oil in a large pot and remove meat from marinade and add to pot. Cook to brown slightly. Add the water to leftover marinade and pour over the meat. Cover and let cook on medium heat about 45 minutes or until the meat is tender.
• If you don't want too much sauce left, remove the lid during the last 10 minutes of cooking; otherwise continue cooking with the lid on for more sauce.
• Variation: Add 2 whole bay leaves.
• Variation: Add 2" piece crushed fresh ginger.
• Or, just add them all. Serve this dish with white rice and fina'dene, ENJOY!

ROSE'S YUMMY CHAMORRO BARBECUE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine everything except the pork ribs. Mix well and set aside.
• Prepare the pork by trimming away the excess fat. Cut into sections of 4, just to make it easier while turning on grill, do not section into individual ribs!
• In a huge ziploc bag, I use the 2 gallon ones -- lay the rib sections flat in bag, pour the marinade over ribs and make sure each section is coated.
• Marinate at least 8 hours or even overnight, making sure to turn bag several times to coat meat.
• Once ready to cook, prepare charcoal grill, this is best! But you can use a gas grill too. Cook ribs until done. Let set a few minutes before cutting into rib sections and enjoy!
• This recipe can also be used on chicken parts.

FINADENE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into a bowl.
• Add soy sauce a little bit at a time to mix it according to your taste.
• Add the onions and peppers.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• (You may use a hot sauce instead of hot peppers if you prefer. Use either, adjusting amounts to your preference for"heat!").