What Is Mojo Marinade?

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What Is Mojo Marinade?An Introduction by La Caja China

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Have you ever used mojo criollo for pig roasting? We

hope so. Otherwise, read on and learn more about it.

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Cuban cuisine is a delicious combination of Native

American Taino, African, Spanish and Carribean

gastronomy. Most Cuban dishes involve the use of

African and Spanish spices and techniques while there

are also those that have Caribbean influences.



If you want to give your pig roast a Cuban twist, use a

mojo criollo marinade. Your pig will end up spicy, sweet and sour at the same time --- but definitely in a lip-

smacking way!


What is a mojo marinade? The mojo criollo sauce

supposedly came from the Canary Islands but has Cuban and Caribbean

versions, too.


Regardless of its varieties, it has one common attribute:

spiciness!


Typically, a mojo marinade is a combination of cumin,

water, salt, olive oil, paprika, garlic, coriander and local

peppers.


The Cuban version, on the other hand, involves the use of citric ingredients such as

lemons, lime, oranges or vinegar.


You should not worry about the versatility of the mojo

sauce. You can use it to flavor different kinds of food

items: vegetables, fish, poultry and meat.


Want to learn how to make a mojo criollo? Prepare these ingredients, then!

1 garlic bulb



1 tablespoon oregano


1 teaspoon cumin


1 tablespoon bay leaves


4 teaspoons salt


4 ounces water


2 ounces lemon juice


4 ounces pineapple

juice


6 ounces orange juice


Peel your garlic cloves and mash them. Then get a large mixing

bowl and combine all the ingredients together. Stir them thoroughly in order to evenly distribute the flavors of the

herbs, spices and the juices, too. Let the mixture sit for at least an

hour before using it.


Just a few tips when using your mojo

marinade:

Always use a meat injector to infuse the sauce into your pig’s meat. Make sure that the holes are created at uniform distances

from each other.



Inject the hams, loins and shoulders of the pig. Once done, apply the sauce all over the pig’s

skin and on its insides, too.

Afterwards, follow through with your favorite rub.



We hope that you enjoyed our presentation on what is mojo marinade. And remember, to serve the most lip-

smacking barbecue treats, only use the best barbecue grill in town!

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