Mojo Criollo (Cuban Mojo Marinade)
Mojo criollo is a Cuban marinade that is citrusy, garlicky, and very easy to make! You can use this marinade for beef, poultry, pork, and seafood!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
Substitute for naranja agria (makes 1 cup)
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grapefruit juice
Mojo Criollo
- 1 cup naranja agria (sour orange juice)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves
- 1/2 small onion minced
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 tsp black pepper corns
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Squeeze 1 cup of sour/bitter orange juice, or use this substitute citrus blend:2/3 cup orange juice2 tbsp lime juice2 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp grapefruit juice
- Combine the garlic and spices in a mortar and pestle to make a seasoned garlic paste
- Add the minced onions and press to release juices.
- Add the sour/bitter orange juice and 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. Mix well to emulsify and use to marinade chicken, pork, beef, or seafood. You can also store the in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and use as needed.
Notes
Note: mojo marinade is not exactly the same as mojo sauce. To make mojo sauce, cook the mojo marinade and add any herbs you prefer- cilantro & parsley are pretty common.
