Ingredients for Traditional Cuban Recipe Cuban Mojo Cuban Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black Peppercorns
- Orange Juice
- 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped (for oil version)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (for oil version)
- Spanish Olive Oil
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How to Make Traditional Cuban Recipe Cuban Mojo Cuban Marinade
- Mash 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
- Stir in 1/2 cup sour orange juice (or substitute: 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/6 cup lemon juice, 1/6 cup lime juice).
- Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (longer is better!).
- **Oil-Free Mojo (Perfect Marinade):** At this point, your marinade is ready to use on chicken, fish, pork, or beef.
- **Mojo with Oil:** Stir in 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (longer is better!).
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the hot olive oil into the garlic-juice mixture until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
3g
Carbs
0g
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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Condiments Etc Fruit Caribbean Easy Central American Diabetic Kosher Vegetarian Marinades And Rubs Cuban Dietary Inexpensive Citrus Lemon Lime Oranges Taste Mood Savory Number Of Servings Presentation Served Cold
