Smoky Mexican Tzic De Venado with Citrus Marinade

Name: Smoky Mexican Tzic De Venado with Citrus Marinade
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 4 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper; 2 lbs venison shoulder or loin; 1 large onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons achiote paste; 4 roma tomatoes; 2 chipotle peppers; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; Salt; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; Sliced red onions

A Flavorful and Traditional Yucatán Delight

Experience the rich flavors of the Yucatán Peninsula with this traditional Mexican dish featuring tender, citrus-marinated venison in a smoky, tangy sauce.

4 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Citrus Marinade

1 cup fresh orange juice

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

4 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper

to taste

For the Venison

2 lbs venison shoulder or loin

cubed

1 large onion

finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons achiote paste

For the Sauce

4 roma tomatoes

roasted and peeled

2 chipotle peppers

in adobo sauce

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

Salt

to taste

For the Garnish

1 bunch fresh cilantro

chopped

Sliced red onions

soaked in lime juice

Preparation

Marinating the Venison

Combine Marinade Ingredients

Combine all ingredients for the citrus marinade in a large bowl.

Ensure venison is completely submerged in the marinade for even flavor.

Add Venison

Add the cubed venison and toss to coat thoroughly.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Marinate overnight for the richest flavor infusion.

Preparing the Sauce

Blend Ingredients

Blend roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers until smooth.

Season

Stir in Mexican oregano and salt.

Rest

Set aside to integrate the flavors.

Use a slow cooker for the sauce to intensify flavors over time.

Cooking Process

Searing Venison

Sauté the marinated venison in olive oil until browned on all sides.

Cooking Sauce

Simmer tomato-chipotle mixture over low heat for 15-20 minutes.

Combining Ingredients

Mix seared venison with the sauce and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Plating & Serving