Mojo Marinade
also called mojo · mojo criollo · mojo de ajo
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The table
| 8 clovesgarlic | mash to a paste in a mortar | work in | warm, pour over, sizzle 1 min | whisk in | stir in, rest 15 min |
| 1 tspkosher salt | |||||
| 1 tspblack peppercorns | |||||
| 1 tspground cumin | |||||
| 1 tspdried oregano | |||||
| 1/2 cup(120 mL)extra-virgin olive oil | |||||
| 3/4 cup(180 mL; or 1/2 cup orange juice plus 1/4 cup lime juice)sour orange juice | |||||
| 1/2(thinly sliced)yellow onion | |||||
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1mash to a paste in a mortar
2work in
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3warm, pour over, sizzle 1 min
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4whisk in
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5stir in, rest 15 min
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- Start to finish
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- about 1 min
mash to a paste in a mortar
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work in
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warm, pour over, sizzle 1 min
1 minneeds you(we think)from the start
whisk in
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stir in, rest 15 min
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You'll need mortar · saucepan
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See how it is written
>> title: Mojo Marinade
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: cuban, garlic, citrus, marinade, pork
>> counters: Taquería, Deli
>> aka: mojo, mojo criollo, mojo de ajo
>> pairs-with: cuban-black-beans
>> servings: 8
>> time: 20 min
>> step: mash to a paste in a mortar
Mash @garlic{8%cloves} with @kosher salt{1%tsp} and @black peppercorns{1%tsp} to a paste in a #mortar{}.
>> step: work in
Work @ground cumin{1%tsp} and @dried oregano{1%tsp} into @&(~1)garlic paste{}.
>> step: warm, pour over, sizzle 1 min
Warm @extra-virgin olive oil{1/2%cup}(120 mL) in a small #saucepan{} until it shimmers, pour it over @&(~1)paste{}, and let it sizzle ~{1%min}.
>> step: whisk in
Whisk @sour orange juice{3/4%cup}(180 mL; or 1/2 cup orange juice plus 1/4 cup lime juice) into @&(~1)mojo{}.
>> step: stir in, rest 15 min
Stir @yellow onion{1/2}(thinly sliced) into @&(~1)mojo{} and let it sit ~{15%min} before using.