I was always under the impression that the bayleaf was poisonous which is why you were supposed to remove it before serving your dish. Charlie 2 or 3 bay leaves Whiz at high speed in blender to emulsify thoroughly > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com > [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of F. Eugene (Gene) > Dunnam > Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 10:29 AM > To: chile-heads@globalgarden.com > Subject: [CH] Pepper Marinade > > > Greetings- > > I agree with the several fellow members of ANOTT [Approximately Noble > Order of the Torrified Tongue] who 'compose' a new version of > marinade each time they make it. Here's the rough outline of our > triple-purpose recipe that we've used for about 15 years. > > Gator Slide Marinade/Basting/Meat & Fish Sauce > > Amounts are all approximate! > In a blender put > 3 tablespoons oil [bacon grease, olive oil. etc.-- your choice] > 1/4 cup vinegar > 1/4 cup water > 1 medium onion > several cloves garlic > chilis to taste [I usually throw in 4 or 5, whole] > 2 or 3 bay leaves > 1 teaspoon black peppercorns > [other spices to taste; I sometimes add ginger or sage] > > Whiz at high speed in blender to emulsify thoroughly. Pour marinade > over meat or fish in dish or Zip-lok bag; rinse out the blender with > 1/4 cup hot water & add this to the liquid. Marinate as desired. > > Basting sauce: Put leftover marinade in pot, add 1/2 cup water [plus > one tablespoon brown sugar or honey if you like a touch of sweet > flavor], bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Use to baste meat or > fish while grilling. > > Quick Serving sauce: To 1/2 cup leftover basting sauce, add 1/4 cup > ketchup, 2 tablespoons prepared mustard, 2 tablespoons brown sugar > and a little liquid smoke. Bring to simmer, add 1 heaping teaspoon > cornstarch for thickener and simmer 5 minutes. Add salt to taste. > > Enjoy! > > Gene > > ************************************************* > * F. Eugene (Gene) Dunnam * > * Gator Slide Farm * > * 104 SE 138 Ave. <dunnam@phys.ufl.edu> * > * Micanopy, FL 32667 (352) 466-3538 * > * <http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~dunnam/Welcome.html>* > ************************************************* >