Best 9 Citrus Spice Caribbeancuban Marinade For Pork Beef Chicken Recipes

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The Caribbean and Cuban cuisine are celebrated for their vibrant flavors, bold spices, and unique culinary traditions. With our article, we venture into the delectable world of citrus spice marinade, a harmony of zesty citrus fruits, aromatic spices, and savory herbs. Whether it's the tender pork, juicy beef, or succulent chicken you crave, this marinade promises to elevate your grilling or roasting experience to new heights. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we guide you through the process of creating and using this delightful marinade, unlocking the extraordinary flavors that await your next culinary creation.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS-SPICE CARIBBEAN/CUBAN MARINADE FOR PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN



Citrus-Spice Caribbean/Cuban Marinade for Pork, Beef, Chicken image

The perfect blend of citrus and spice for a taste straight from the islands. Prep time doesn't include marinating time.

Provided by LizzyGirl09

Categories     Caribbean

Time 10m

Yield 1 marinade, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or glass pan.
  • Add your choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish.
  • Marinate for at least two hours.
  • Prepare in your preferred method of cooking.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



Caribbean Chicken image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
2 tablespoons jalapeno, seeded, diced
2 teaspoons freshly grated or chopped ginger
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper
4 chicken breasts, bone and skin on
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Puree all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Add marinade and chicken to re-sealable plastic bag, mix thoroughly and let marinate, refrigerated, for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat grill to high, remove excess marinade from chicken and place on grill. Grill each side of chicken for 3 to 4 minutes then place on a pan and finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze a lime wedge over each piece of chicken and serve.

ROASTED PORK WITH CITRUS MOJO MARINADE



Roasted Pork with Citrus Mojo Marinade image

Provided by Brian Boitano

Time 4h10m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Meyer lemons, juiced
2 limes, juiced
2 blood oranges, juiced
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 cup annatto oil reserved from Arroz Con Pollo Bites recipe
1 (15 to 20-pound) suckling pig
Special Equipment: 1 Caja China roasting box
1 (9 to 10-pound) picnic pork shoulder
1 batch citrus mojo marinade less 1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Citrus Mojo:
  • Combine all of the mojo ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well.
  • Score the skin with a sharp knife and rub the pig inside and out with 3/4 of the mojo marinade. Reserve the remaining mojo to pour over the meat after it has been carved.
  • Cook the whole pig in the Caja China according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Score the skin of the pork shoulder. Put it into a large bowl or baking dish and pour in 3/4 of the marinade, making sure to coat the entire piece of pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Put the pork shoulder, skin side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack, Cover with foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours. After 3 hours remove the foil, turn the heat up to 425 degrees F and roast until the skin is brown and crispy, about 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure to check every 5 or 10 minutes to make sure the skin does not burn. Remove from oven to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Carve the meat and arrange it on a serving platter. Pour the reserved marinade over the carved meat just before serving.

CITRUS-BRAISED PORK



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Using a Dutch oven to make amazing pulled pork indoors is easy and foolproof with this flavorful recipe. Use in sandwiches or make into chilaquiles.

Provided by Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups orange juice
1 yellow onion, sliced
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 dried bay leaves
3 ½ pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Mix orange juice, onion, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, oregano, cumin, lime zest, pepper, and bay leaves in a heavy Dutch oven. Add pork shoulder; turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove Dutch oven from the refrigerator and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake pork in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 1/2 hours. Flip pork carefully. Replace foil and bake for 1 hour more. Remove aluminum foil. Continue baking uncovered, turning once halfway through, until pork falls apart and marinade is reduced, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Remove pork from oven and let rest for 20 minutes. Shred pork in the Dutch oven using 2 forks; mix shredded pork with the reduced marinade. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 762.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CARIBBEAN MARINADE



Caribbean Marinade image

Have had this recipe in my files for years - not sure where I found it. The citrus juice in this marinade helps to tenderize pork or chicken.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Caribbean

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, and finely diced (for more heat leave in the seeds)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a glass jar with a tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients and shake well, until thoroughly mixed. Use as a marinade or basting sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.7, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 2153.7, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.8

CITRUSY MEAT MARINADE



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Make and share this Citrusy Meat Marinade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup orange juice (no pulp)
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag or "marinade container" combine all the ingredients well.
  • Add meat to marinade, seal bag or container and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or overnight - turn over a few times to coat.
  • Coat your grilling rack or pan with non-stick cooking spray before grilling.
  • Drain and discard marinade from meat - do not use as a baste!

PORK CHOPS WITH SPICY CITRUS MARINADE



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Categories     Citrus     Herb     Pork     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
a pinch cayenne, or to taste
two 1-inch-thick rib or loin pork chops (about 1/2 pound each)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

  • In a shallow baking dish whisk together orange juice, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt to taste. Add pork to marinade, turning to coat, and marinate at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • In a non-stick skillet cook pork in marinade, covered, over moderately high heat 6 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Sprinkle pork with coriander.

PORK CHOPS WITH CITRUS SAUCE



Pork Chops with Citrus Sauce image

I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for the first time, my husband-who has a hearty appetite for down-home cooking-commented, "You can make this anytime!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium navel orange
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 whole cloves
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Add water, paprika, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 35 minutes, turning once. , Meanwhile, grate peel from the stem end of the orange, then cut six slices from the other end. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium-high, combine 1 tablespoon peel, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in juice. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the orange slices; cover and remove from the heat. Serve chops with sauce and orange slices.

Nutrition Facts :

CUBAN MARINATED STEAK



Cuban Marinated Steak image

This Latin-inspired steak pairs perfectly with rice and beans. Slice leftovers really thin and serve on crusty day-old rolls for an amazing lunch or snack afterwards.

Provided by Michael Batt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Montreal-style steak seasoning
2 ¼ teaspoons lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ pounds beef rib-eye steaks

Steps:

  • Place cumin seeds into a small skillet over medium heat; stir constantly until seeds turn dark brown and smell toasted, about 1 minute. Immediately pour seeds into a bowl to stop the cooking. Mix cumin seeds with orange juice, vegetable oil, steak seasoning, lime juice, and oregano in a bowl.
  • Place steaks into a large resealable plastic bag, pour orange juice marinade over the meat, and squeeze out air. Seal bag and turn it over several times to coat meat with marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or longer for extra flavor.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove steaks from marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard used marinade. Grill steaks on the preheated grill until seared on the outsides and still slightly pink in the centers, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted sideways into the center of the thickest steak should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let steaks rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1428.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Always use fresh citrus fruits for the marinade. The fresher the citrus, the more flavorful the marinade will be.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of citrus fruits. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes can all be used to make a delicious marinade.
  • Add some spices to the marinade to give it a unique flavor. Some good options include cumin, coriander, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will give the marinade time to penetrate the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • When you're ready to cook the meat, drain the marinade and pat the meat dry. This will help the meat brown evenly.
  • Cook the meat over medium heat until it is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the meat, or it will become tough.

Conclusion:

A citrus spice Caribbean/Cuban marinade is a flavorful and easy way to add some zest to your next meal. This marinade can be used on pork, beef, or chicken, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook your meat, give this citrus spice marinade a try.

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