Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is something I enjoy tremendously and is a great way to use some of your gorgeous summer herbs. I love it with grilled skirt or flank steak, which is how it’s traditionally served, but it’s also great with chicken and fish, Bonus? It freezes beautifully and is a great way to enjoy your summer herb garden all year long.

Chimichurri hails from Argentina and, like most recipes, there are a number of “authentic” versions out there. Is mine authentic? No, it’s not. But it is delicious. Traditionally, chimichurri is not processed in a food processor but is made up of finely chopped herbs, instead. Also, I’ve read that traditional chimichurri doesn’t involve cilantro, but I love the fresh kick that it adds, so my recipe includes it.

This is a larger-batch recipe, because I really do freeze some of it. It’s great when your garden parsley seems to be taking over the world. Also, I add a little bit of extra olive oil when I’ve defrosted it, so it’s typically a little runnier than pictured. I think the fresh olive oil is part of the beauty of this simple sauce.

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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 cups (packed!) fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh lime juice (optional)

Place garlic in food processor and process until minced. (this assures me I won’t end up with a stray boulder of garlic in the finished sauce)

Add all other ingredients and pulse, just until everything is well blended and chopped. Do not over-process.

Sometimes, I also like to add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to this and gently fold it in at the end, but it’s not necessary.

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To freeze, simply portion it out, however you’ll best use it, and freeze in freezer-safe containers or bags.

Another use for chimichurri? Add extra oil and vinegar and drizzle it on salads…yum.

Enjoy!



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