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Technically not smoked, but barbecued, this original recipe marinade of mine is healthy, flavorful, AND HOT! Use cherry or Pecan wood for best results. OWWWWWW! THAT'S GOOD!
12 cloves garlic (I use 4 cloves of elephant garlic)
2 Tbsp cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp cracked Szechuan peppercorns
10 chile de arbols
handful of cilantro
salt to taste*
1/4 cup white vinegar
juice of 2 limes
juice of 2 lemons
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
enough olive oil to make an emulsion (about 1\2 cup)
Directions:
Chop all of the larger veggies into thirds. Add everything EXCEPT the olive oil into a blender. Once everything is pureed (if it's too dry and won't process properly, you can add more water), start drizzling in the oil. Taste. *Remember, it should be slightly saltier than what you'd think. Marinade meat for about 8-24 hrs.
Interesting use of the Szechuan Pepper. It numbs the mouth so you can eat more fiery food..." Ancient Chinese Secret! " The marinade sounds great to me but I am the only family member that can handle that heat level. Guess I will have to make a smaller batch and just marinate my pieces of bird. I am thinking I would replace the Balsamic, which I don't usually have, with 1/4C OJ to get something more like a Hell Fire Mojo Criollo...JJ