Best Mojo Marinade Recipes
TRADITIONAL CUBAN RECIPE: CUBAN MOJO (CUBAN MARINADE)
There are many variations of mojo. It is the signature marinade of Cuba and it finds its way into many varied dishes. After searching through many recipes and cookbooks; I found this in on www.icuban.com and in "Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban" by: three brothers-in-law, Glenn Lindgren, Raul Musibay and Jorge Castillo. Many mojos do not include oil; with or without oil the key element is "sour" orange, an almost bitter orange that grows throughout Cuba and now it flourishes in most Miami backyards. In a pinch use: 2 parts orange juice to 1 part lemon juice and 1 part lime juice. The key to a good mojo is in the proportions; garlic, salt, whole black peppercorns and sour orange juice are it's main ingredients.Update: 04/14/08 add a teaspoon of cumin (if you so desire) there are many recipes that call for it but we don't use it here! I have been using this mojo since I left my mother's house, as we always used it in Cuba and Haiti.:)
Provided by Manami
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 50-60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash garlic, salt and peppercorns, using a mortar and pestle or use food processor.
- Stir in juice.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
- *If making it without the oil - stop at this point and this makes a perfect marinade for seasoning, chicken, fish, pork &/or beef.
- Continue with preparing the mojo with oil - after you have stirred in juice add onion & oregano.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
- In a saucepan heat olive oil to medium hot & then remove from heat.
- Whisk oil in garlic-juice mixture, until well blended.
- Stores for at least a week in the refrigerator.
MOJO GRILLING MARINADE
This mojo marinade is delicious for use with meats and fish before grilling. It's a great marinade for grilled flank steak, whole pork loins, and on whole rotisserie chickens! Meat and chicken should be marinated overnight, fish only needs one hour.
Provided by Deb Blagg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse the garlic and onion in a blender until very finely chopped. Pour in orange juice, lime juice; season with cumin, oregano, lemon-pepper, black pepper, salt, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until thoroughly incorporated. Pour in the olive oil, and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 183.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ROASTED PORK WITH CITRUS MOJO MARINADE
Provided by Brian Boitano
Time 4h10m
Yield 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Citrus Mojo:
- Combine all of the mojo ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well.
- Score the skin with a sharp knife and rub the pig inside and out with 3/4 of the mojo marinade. Reserve the remaining mojo to pour over the meat after it has been carved.
- Cook the whole pig in the Caja China according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Score the skin of the pork shoulder. Put it into a large bowl or baking dish and pour in 3/4 of the marinade, making sure to coat the entire piece of pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Put the pork shoulder, skin side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack, Cover with foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours. After 3 hours remove the foil, turn the heat up to 425 degrees F and roast until the skin is brown and crispy, about 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure to check every 5 or 10 minutes to make sure the skin does not burn. Remove from oven to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Carve the meat and arrange it on a serving platter. Pour the reserved marinade over the carved meat just before serving.
MOJO MARINADE
Provided by Matt Lee
Categories Sauce Marinate Quick & Easy Healthy Jalapeño Oregano Lemon Juice Lime Juice Orange Juice Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until salt is dissolved.
- Reserve 2/3 cup marinade for sauce. Put pork or seafood in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover; chill for 3-8 hours.
- Remove pork or seafood from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
- The Finish:
- Spoon reserved sauce over meat or fish just before serving.
MOJO -- CUBAN MARINADE BY THREE GUYS FROM MIAMI
Categories Citrus
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The mojo with oil marinade is best for chicken, duck, fish, and so on. The oil prevents the meat from losing fat and moisture. Mash garlic, salt, and peppercorns into a paste, using a mortar and pestle. Stir in sour orange juice, onion, and oregano. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer. In a saucepan, heat olive oil to medium hot (approximately 220 degrees F) and remove from heat. Carefully whisk in the garlic-orange juice mixture (prepared above) until well blended.
WHISKEY MOJO MARINADE
A great whiskey-based marinade for flank steak or chicken. If you want some heat to this, add some hot chili powder to taste.
Provided by mikekey
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make the marinade, whisk together the canola oil, garlic, whiskey, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, and soy sauce.
- To use the marinade, pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add up to two pounds of meat, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CUBAN MOJO MARINADE
a marinade i got from my ex husband. it really gives meats a very tasty unique flavor
Provided by Deneece Gursky
Categories Marinades
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly toasted. Don't let it brown cook for just about 30 seconds Add the sour orange juice and lime, cumin and salt and pepper. Bring to a rolling boil. Taste and correct seasoning, if needed Cool before serving. Mojo is best when served within a couple of hours of making, but it will keep for several days, well capped in a jar or bottle, in the refrigerator.
HOMEMADE MOJO DRESSING/MARINADE
Simple, yet very flavorful for chicken, pork, or Green plantains.etc...actually possibilities are endless...YUM
Provided by Monika Rosales @THEDEVOTEDCOOK
Categories Marinades
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and let sit for about 30 mins.
MOJO GRILLING MARINADE RECIPE
This citrus-spice mojo marinade is delicious for use with meats and fish before grilling. It's a great marinade for grilled flank steak, whole pork loins, and on whole rotisserie chickens! Meat and chicken should be marinated overnight, fish only needs one hour.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse the garlic and onion in a blender until very finely chopped. Pour in orange juice, lime juice; season with cumin, oregano, lemon-pepper, black pepper, salt, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until thoroughly incorporated. Pour in the olive oil, and blend until smooth.
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