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Sweet ’n’ Spicy Chili Vinaigrette

With pickle juice

Servings: Makes about 1¼ cups
Drizzle this dressing over a simple salad along with our Carnitas Enchiladas Suiza, or put it to work in a shredded cabbage slaw. Need a quick marinade for chicken or shrimp? This is your go-to! Keeps in the fridge for about a month.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Texas Pete)
½ cup pickle juice or favorite vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of salt and black pepper
⅔ cup grapeseed or light oil

Directions

  1. Put all ingredients into a jar, cover and shake. Best if at room temperature when serving.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Wendy Perry, a culinary adventurist and blogger, chats about goodness around NC on her blog at WendysHomeEconomics.com.

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