Mojo Criollo (Cuban Citrus-Garlic Marinade/Sauce)

Name: Mojo Criollo (Cuban Citrus-Garlic Marinade/Sauce)
Ingredients: 240 ml Sour orange juice (or ½ orange + ½ lime juice); 10–12 cloves (minced or crushed) Garlic; 120 ml Olive oil; 2 tsp Oregano (dried); 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper; ½ small Optional: onion (finely diced)

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Mojo Criollo (Cuban Citrus-Garlic Marinade/Sauce)

Nutrition (per serving)

100Calories

1 gProtein

8 gCarbs

8 gFat

4 gSugar

800 mgSalt

Ingredients

240 ml Sour orange juice (or ½ orange + ½ lime juice)
10–12 cloves (minced or crushed) Garlic
120 ml Olive oil
2 tsp Oregano (dried)
1 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black pepper
½ small Optional: onion (finely diced)

Method

In bowl whisk sour orange juice + minced garlic + oregano + cumin + salt + black pepper.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify.
Add optional diced onion → stir.
Taste & adjust: more salt, more cumin, more citrus for brightness.
Let sit at least 30 minutes (or overnight in fridge) for flavors to meld.
Use as marinade for pork (lechón), chicken, seafood, or as table sauce/dip.
Store refrigerated up to 1 week — shake before use — classic Cuban citrus-garlic mojo criollo.