Mojo Marinade

also called mojo · mojo criollo · mojo de ajo

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Mojo Marinade: ingredients down the left, what to do with them across. Tap any cell to cross it off.
8 clovesgarlicmash to a paste in a mortarwork inwarm, pour over, sizzle 1 minwhisk instir 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
at least 16 min3 of 5 steps give no time
Needs you
about 1 min
  1. mash to a paste in a mortar

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  2. work in

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  3. warm, pour over, sizzle 1 min

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  4. whisk in

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  5. 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.