Caribbean Marinade

Makes about 1/2 to 3/4 cupful

This is a really wonderful marinade to use in cooking pork dishes;  but it also can be delicious used in various vegetable dishes and soups.  I use several teaspoons in my Braised Celery and Julienned Carrots recipe as well as in my Creamy Greens Soup recipe.  I warrant that you’ll find even more uses for it.

1. 1 head of garlic, peeled
2. 2 Tblsp. oregano
3. 2 Tsp. cumin seeds
4. 1 Tsp. black peppercorns
5. 2 bay leaves
6. 1 Tblsp. olive oil
7. 1 orange—rind sliced off and chopped small; orange juiced
8. 1 ruby grapefruit-rind sliced off and chopped small; grapefruit juiced
9. 1/4 C. lemon Juice

1. In a food processor, put ingredients listed above.  The orange, grapefruit and lemon juice should add up to 1/2 cup total of juice.
2.  Process so nice and smooth but still chunky.