Cuban Mojo Sauce

By SAVEUR Editors
February 24, 2016
Mojo sauce

Mojo Sauce

MojoMatt Taylor-Gross

Mojo is packed with garlic, and the simple addition of citrus and oil makes it a diverse sauce good for marinating or dipping. Serve it with a roast of pernil.

Mojo
Cuban mojo is garlicky and savory, with oregano and cumin, and can go on anything.
Yield: makes about 1 cup
Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1⁄8 tsp. dried oregano
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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