Cuban Mojo

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"Refered to as Cuba's barbecue sauce, it's more of a garlic/cumin vinaigrette flavored with sour orange juice that is splashed on just about everything-it is delish! If you have a sour orange source-lucky you! If not see the note at the end of the recipe instructions for another option. If you hate cilantro use flat leaf parsley."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 2⁄3 cup sour orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped fine

directions

1. In a medium or large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until JUST light brown.
3. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the sour orange juice, water, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
5. Heat mixture on high until a full, rolling boil is reached.
6. Boil for 2 minutes stirring a few times.
7. Remove from heat and allow mixture to come to room temperature.
8. Stir in cilantro.
9. Pour into a jar or shaker bottle with a tight fitting lid.
10. Shake well before using.
11. If sour oranges are not available use 1/2 cup fresh lime juice plus 3 tablespoons fresh navel orange juice, or other tart orange.

Reviews

[whtbxrmom]

We are a garlic loving family. So even though this recipe has plenty, I added a little extra ;0) I used it to marinade chicken, which we grilled. It was really enjoyed by all. I am so glad because I was a little worried it would not. When I got to step 4 it says: :Stir in the sour orange juice, water, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper." There wasn't any mention of water in the ingredients so I didn't know if I should leave it out or add it. Or how much water to use if I did add it. So I took a chance and left it out all together. I was worried that it might end up too strong because of this, but it turned out fine. Served with grilled veggies.<br/><br/>Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/cuban-mojo-413552?oc=linkback

 

[iliana_infante]

Excelente! I love it i use it to marinated all meats thank you iliana the cuban barbie

 

[gemini08]

After living in the Canary Islands and in Miami, I know this is the real deal! I usually buy mojo in latin grocery stores, not anymore! Thanks to you I can now make my own! Thank you DiB for sharing!