Mojo Marinade

Name: Mojo Marinade
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice; ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt, or more to taste

Preparation info

Makes about
2½ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Smoke & Spice

By Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison

Published 2014

About

Among all the great flavors in nuevo latino—and viejo latino—cooking, mojo may translate best to barbecue. The tangy citrus and herb concoction is excellent for small cuts of pork, chicken breasts, and the occasional smoked onion. Always set some aside for a table sauce, its original purpose.

Ingredients

¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
¾

Americas
United States
Garnish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl. Use within a few hours for best flavor.