Mojo

Here are a few recipes for Mojo.

Sometimes called Tex-Mex Marinade.

Or Cuban marinade.

I have no idea who came up with it first.

But it is excellent stuff.


Tastes like chili, only without the beans. (G)



Give it a try. Enjoy!!!
Bigdaddy


Mojo Marinade


1 small onion , thinly sliced and separated into rings
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp. cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper


Cook the onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.

Add lime juice and next 4 ingredients; cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.

Let cool, store in refrigerator until ready to use. Use within a day if possible.

Best if marinated for at least an hour prior to cooking.


Mojo Marinade

Juice of 3 large oranges (about 1 1/2 cups)
Juice of 2 large limes
6 tbsp. olive oil
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano
1 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Place meat in a zipper-lock plastic bag with marinade.

Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade before grilling meat.



Mojo Marinade for Grilling

6 garlic cloves
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, (about 4 limes)
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp.ground cumin
1 tsp.dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 cup cubed Italian bread, including crust
1 tsp. sweet paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne


Place garlic, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, oil, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper in blender and whirl to puree.

Pour off half, about 1 cup, to use as a marinade for salmon, firm white fish such as Snapper, Bass, or Cod, Salmon, or Shrimp, or Chicken

To the rest of the marinade in the blender, add the bell pepper, bread cubes, paprika, and cayenne.

Whirl until mixture is a loose, very finely chopped sauce.

Use like salsa, to accompany the grilled seafood.

Also makes a good dressing for a crisp salad of romaine lettuce, cucumber and tomato, and dip with celery sticks.

Makes 2 1/2 cups



Mojo Marinade

1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
5 oz yellow onion, 1/4" diced
2 tbls garlic, minced
1/2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tbls oregano, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1 tsp kosher salt (or sea salt)
3 tbls cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 cup olive oil

Mix all ingredients together and marinade Chicken, Pork, Skirt Steak.