Achiote Paste
INGREDIENTS:
* 5 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds
* 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
* 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
* 8 whole allspice berries
* 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
* 3 habanero peppers, seeded
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 1/2 cup white vinegar
* 8 cloves garlic
* 2 tablespoons salt
* 5 lemons, juiced
* 1 teaspoon premium tequila
DIRECTIONS:
1. With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.
2. In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and tequila.
