Best Mojo De Ajo Cuban Citrus Garlic Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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CUBAN MOJO SAUCE



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This is a tangy garlic garlic-citrus sauce that is as beautiful to serve as it is to eat. I serve this along side sweet potato empanadas and carnitas. The recipe is from Sara Perry's "Everything Tastes Better with Garlic" by way of the Best American Recipe series. All of the ingredients should be fresh.

Provided by SassyStew

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced (I omit)

Steps:

  • Blend the garlic, zest, juice, cumin and salt in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped.
  • With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until emulsified.
  • Transfer to a small bowl and season to taste with pepper.
  • Stir in the cilantro.
  • The mojo can be made up to four days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

MOJO (GARLIC CITRUS SAUCE)



Mojo (Garlic Citrus Sauce) image

This is a Cuban recipe that can be used as a marinade and/or sauce for shrimp, pork or chicken. From Saveur magazine.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small head of garlic, peeled and separated
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh bitter orange juice or 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch dried oregano, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Crush together garlic cloves and salt with a mortar and pestle, put into a medium bowl.
  • Stir in bitter fresh orange juice, or lime juice, and fresh orange juice, olive oil, chopped fresh oregano, cumin, crushed dried oregano, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.5, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 2333.9, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 3

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