…But It’s Against Everything I Believe In!
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t all that excited about reviewing Hornito’s Lime Shot but the folks who do Hornito’s PR were so nice that I thought I’d set aside my prejudicial notions and give it a whirl for their sake. As it happens, I was correct in my original estimation. I don’t ever want to drink Hornito’s Lime Shot again, but I am head-over-heels in love with this product as a condiment!
That’s right.
Hornito’s Lime Shot is the best thing to hit my kitchen since the George Foreman Grill! I absolutely love cooking with it and have several recipes I’ve tried and love that I know you’ll find quite handy as you entertain and barbeque this summer!
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But I must reiterate:
DO NOT DRINK THE LIME SHOT!
This is not tequila as we know and love it. It is diffused and infused and not at all what we would consider a sipping tequila.
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But it is a fantastic cooking tequila!
So, when the dust settled, I found Hornito’s Lime Shot to be a winner, but not for the purpose Hornito’s intended. Lucky for me I set aside my prejudice and took a shot on this cliche’.
Following are several summertime recipes you’ll love mixing up with Hornito’s Lime Shot:
Grilled Chicken Breast Tenders for Fajitas & Salads
- 4lbs Chicken Breast Tenders or sliced Chicken Breasts
- ½ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
- 2Tbsp Fajita seasoning or 1 Capful of your favorite Mrs Dash.
Place all ingredients in a Ziploc bag, seal and massage to mix. Place the bag in a bowl (you never know when they’ll sprout a leak) and marinate in the refrigerator 6-8 hours or more. Grill on gas, open flame or on a George Foreman grill. This chicken will cook quickly and be tender, juicy and tasty!
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The first time we made these, we prepared them in the morning and grilled them that night. They were phenomenal! We used them in fajitas and salads all week.
The next time we made them, we marinated them overnight and grilled the next evening. Still great!
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
- 4lbs Chicken Breast Tenders or Chicken Breasts
- ½ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
- 1pkg McCormick Gourmet Smoked Paprika Chicken Taco Recipe & Seasoning Mix
Place all ingredients in a crock pot and mix thoroughly. Cook covered on low for 8-12 hours.
Pull pieces apart with two forks to shred the meat. It should just fall apart. Mix again to be sure it all gets covered with seasoning and keep on warm setting until ready to eat. If you aren’t entertaining and just can’t eat this much, tuck half of it away in an airtight container in the freezer. It keeps well.
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Crock Pot Refried Beans
- 2lbs dry Pinto Beans (Soak overnight in water and rinse)
- 1 Cup Salsa (any flavor)
- 1 Large Onion (chopped)
- ½ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
- 1 Roasted hatch Green Chile (or a small can of chilis or jalapenos)
- 4 Cloves Garlic (or crushed/powdered equivalent)
Add all ingredients to a crock pot, cover with water, then add 4 more cups of water. Cook on high until it reaches the consistency you prefer. If it is too soupy, allow it to cook with the cover removed until enough water has evaporated to suit your taste. If they aren’t soft enough, add water as necessary.
If I’m in a hurry, I’ll mash them with a potato masher after they’ve cooked soft. If not, I’ll forget about them and just cook them on low for a couple days. Big batches like this work great because they keep well in the refrigerator and freeze well.
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Cole Slaw
- ½ Cup Miracle Whip (or Mayonnaise)
- ¼ Cup Hornitos Lime Shot
- 2tsp sugar
- 1tsp Wild Hibiscus Pyramid Salt Flakes (You’ll love the color!)
- 1 Thinly Sliced or Chopped Onion
- ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 2 (14oz) Packages Coleslaw (or shred ½ head Cabbage + ½ Bag Carrots)
Place first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add Coleslaw (or Cabbage & Carrots) and mix well. Add Miracle Whip (or Mayonnaise) to taste and chill until served.
*Entertaining tip: Fill a bowl the size of your serving bowl ½ full with ice and then set your serving bowl on top of the ice. This will keep your slaw fresh even on a warm summer day.
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And if you’re looking for dessert, try our fruit salad with tequila dressing recipe.
For more great recipes you can make even better with Hornito’s Lime Shot, check out our Pinterest Pinboard specifically for Hornito’s Lime Shot. (But don’t drink it!)
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