Chimichurri
Punchy raw sauce of parsley, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in olive oil and vinegar.
Why It Works
The vinegar and oil create a broken emulsion that clings to grilled meat surfaces; raw garlic provides pungent heat that mellows as it sits; parsley adds chlorophyll freshness.
Key Ingredients
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