Mojo Criollo Marinade
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
151 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Cuban
Mojo Criollo Marinade
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A bright, citrusy, smoky marinade for chicken, pork, veal and seafood. Makes enough for 1-2 pounds of meat.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup lime juice fresh squeezed
- ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ⅓ cup tangerine juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Greek oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 6 large cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro roughly chopped
- ½ habanero pepper or serrano seeded, finely minced (can also use 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
Instructions
TO MAKE IN THE FOOD PROCESSOR:
- Combine all the ingredients except habanero pepper into mini food processor.
- Pulse several times until ingredients are chopped well and combined. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or storage container. Add the hot pepper and stir. Refrigerate until ready to use for marinade.
TO ASSEMBLE IN A BOWL.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over chicken, pork chops, veal or seafood and marinate for 1-2 hours. For larger pieces of meat, marinate for 4-6 hours to more fully penetrate.
MAKE AHEAD:
- Can be made up to two days in advance. Use as a marinade for chicken, pork, veal and seafood or as a sauce to drizzle over grilled proteins.
Notes
- You can make the marinade a day or two in advance.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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