Mojo De Ajo (Cuban Citrus-Garlic Barbecue Sauce)
- Total Time
- 10 minutes plus 30 minutes for cooling
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Ingredients
Yield:1½ cups
- ½cup olive oil
- 8large cloves garlic, thinly sliced crosswise
- ⅔cup fresh sour orange juice (or ½ cup fresh lime juice and 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice)
- ⅓cup water
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- ½teaspoon ground oregano
- 1½teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)
363 calories; 36 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 26 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 349 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Heat olive oil in deep saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant and pale golden brown. Do not let brown too much, or else garlic will become bitter.
- Step 2
Stir in sour orange juice (or lime juice and grapefruit juice), water, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Stand back, because the sauce may spatter. Bring to rolling boil. Correct the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, if needed. Let cool to room temperature, and then stir in cilantro or parsley. Store in bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well before serving. Serve with grilled pork, chicken, seafood and vegetables.
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FCB
I missed Dominican food while living in Mexico and this recipe really came so close to the real Mojo that it relieved my homesickness! Made it just as indicated and it came out great. Just be really careful not to overcook the garlic--the moment when it changes from perfect to becoming too cooked is very short!
Helkatz
I made recipe as is-- just like I had it in Cuba! One time I served it over steamed collard greens, another over steamed spinach. It's easy and tasty!
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Anna
Less cumin.
Vicki
Toasted the cumin before adding. Keeper recipe.
FCB
I missed Dominican food while living in Mexico and this recipe really came so close to the real Mojo that it relieved my homesickness! Made it just as indicated and it came out great. Just be really careful not to overcook the garlic--the moment when it changes from perfect to becoming too cooked is very short!
Helkatz
I made recipe as is-- just like I had it in Cuba! One time I served it over steamed collard greens, another over steamed spinach. It's easy and tasty!
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