Basic Mojo Sauce Recipes

MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice the oranges down the middle and squeeze the juice. Mash a head of garlic in a morteros (a thick bowl with a mashing paddle used in Latino cooking). Add a little salt to the garlic (more than a pinch, less than a teaspoon). Add the sour orange juice to the mixture. Add oregano and pepper, to taste. Brush the Mojo Sauce on the food as it is cooking.

BASIC MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, add garlic,salt,pepper,orange juice,lime juice,onion and oregano.
• Process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Through the feeder tube add the oilve oil until the mixture is throughly blended. Store in the refrigerator until ready for use.

MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree the garlic and half the orange juice in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the remaining juice with the dried and fresh oregano, and then add to the bowl. Grind the cumin and black pepper in a spice or coffee grinder, and then stir into the juice with the salt and sugar to taste. Let rest overnight before using.

MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• Toast the cumin in a small skillet.
• Add it to the other ingredients, shake well and serve.

CUBAN MOJO SAUCE

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 GRILLING MARINADE

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.