How to Make Mojo Grilling Marinade - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to add some intense flavor to your grilled meats and vegetables, then look no further than this Mojo Grilling Marinade. This Cuban-inspired marinade is packed with zesty and tangy flavors that will take your grilling game to the next level.

Mojo, which means "sauce" in Spanish, is a traditional Cuban marinade that is typically made with sour orange juice, garlic, and a variety of spices. This marinade is incredibly versatile and can be used on a variety of proteins s...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Pulse garlic and onion in a blender until very finely chopped.
  • Add orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt, oregano, hot pepper sauce, cumin, lemon pepper, and black pepper. Blend until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Pour in olive oil; blend until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 80mg