Meat and Vegetable Marinade

Meat and Vegetable Marinade

1/2 cup apple juice (or 1/2 cup orange juice)
2-3 limes, juice
1 1/2 tsp. Lime peel
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 Tbs. Olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
3/4 tsp. Cumin
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1 1/2 tsp. Chili powder (optional)

Blend all ingredients to a coarse puree. Pour on meat and\or vegetables, marinate 6 hours or over night. Remove the meat and\or vegetables, reserving the marinade. Place the marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Whisk in 2 Tbs. Butter and 2 Tbs. Of either apple or orange juice. Spoon sauce over grilled meat and vegetables before serving.