Raspberry Habanero Marinade Food

RASPBERRY HABANERO JAM BEWARE HOT STUFF!

Steps:

• Combine raspberries, chili`s, pectin, water, and lemon juice in an 8-quart non-stick pan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar all at once.
• Return mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace.
• Place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, adjusting processing time for elevation as necessary.
• Let rest for 12-24 hours.
• Label.

RASPBERRY HABANERO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Chop up peppers in a processor until they are chopped fine. Put all but ¼ cup peppers in a saucepan with raspberries and water. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes. Press through a sieve or a jelly bag. You should have 2 cups prepared juice. (Sometimes I have more juice than needed so I freeze it for another batch).
• Return juice to a clean pot. Add vinegar and reserved chopped peppers. Cool 15 minutes.
• Add pectin. Bring to a boil; add sugar. Bring back to a boil and boil hard for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; skim foam.
• Ladle into hot ½ pint jars leaving 1/8" headspace.
• Seal; process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes (for 4 oz. jars).
• Note: jelly might be liquidy at first, but gels over the next 1 or 2 days.
• I usually get anywhere from 10-12 of the 4 oz. jars.

RASPBERRY HABANERO JAM

Steps:

• Blend vinegar, green bell pepper, and habanero peppers together in a blender until smooth. Stir pepper mixture, sugar, raspberries, and pectin together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil and cook until jam is smooth and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

RASPBERRY MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine raspberry jam, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and basil. Add chicken breasts, and turn to coat evenly. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Cook chicken breasts on grill until meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear.

RASPBERRY MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large freezer bag.
• Add chicken or chops and marinate in refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
• Bake chicken or chops at 350 degrees, basting frequently with the remaining marinade.
• For chops, bake approximately 35-40 minutes (depending on thickness).
• For boneless chicken breasts, bake for 25 minutes.

RASPBERRY HABANERO MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the chiles, orange zest, and vinegar in a heavy non-reactive pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the vinegar to 1/3 cup, strain, and discard the solids.
• Return the vinegar to the saucepan.
• Puree the raspberries in a food processor fitted with a plastic dough blade. (A metal blade will crush the seeds, which will impart a bitter taste to the food.) Then strain.
• Add the raspberry puree to the vinegar and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature and add the orange juice.
• This marinade will keep for 1 to 2 weeks, in an airtight jar, in the refrigerator.