Unleash the tantalizing flavors of the Caribbean with our exploration of the best mojo grilling marinade recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where succulent meats, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs come together in a symphony of tastes. Discover the secrets behind creating a marinade that infuses your dishes with a burst of zesty citrus, earthy herbs, and a hint of smokiness. Get ready to transform your backyard grilling experience into a celebration of Caribbean flavors with our curated collection of mojo grilling marinade recipes.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED MOJO BEEF
This Cuban-inspired mojo marinade would work great as an all-purpose marinade for just about anything destined for the grill, but skirt steak is my top choice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 2h18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut skirt steaks into about 3 or 4 smaller pieces so it's easier to fit them into marinade dish.
- Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Place skirt steak pieces, 1 at a time, into the marinade to thoroughly coat them. Add sliced onions and toss with the meat.
- Transfer mixture and marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out air, seal bag, and place on a dish. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer pieces of meat onto paper towel-lined rimmed sheet pan to drain for a couple of minutes.
- Cook over hot coals. Grill first side 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and grill second side until internal temperature is about 125 degrees F (53 degrees C). Look for a shiny glossy surface indicating the meat juice is coming to the surface; this indicates the meat is just about done. Transfer to a plate and allow meat to rest a few minutes.
- Slice into 1/2-inch slices and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon accumulated juices over the meat. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 2116.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
MOJO MARINADE
Provided by Matt Lee
Categories Sauce Marinate Quick & Easy Healthy Jalapeño Oregano Lemon Juice Lime Juice Orange Juice Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until salt is dissolved.
- Reserve 2/3 cup marinade for sauce. Put pork or seafood in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover; chill for 3-8 hours.
- Remove pork or seafood from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
- The Finish:
- Spoon reserved sauce over meat or fish just before serving.
GRILLED MOJO PORK CHOPS
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In medium mixing bowl, using whisk, whisk together Naraja Agria, onions, olive oil, garlic, Adobo, oregano and cumin until well combined. Transfer 1/4 cup mojo marinade to small bowl; stir in cilantro. Cover and set aside in refrigerator.
- 2. Pour remaining marinade in large, non-reactive container. Add pork chops, flipping to completely coat and submerge in marinade. Cover. Transfer to refrigerator; marinate at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for best results. Remove pork chops from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Drain and discard marinade.
- 3. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. (Or, heat large grill pan over medium-high heat). Season pork chops all over with Adobo. Add chops to hot, greased grill grates. Cook, flipping once after 5 minutes, until pork is dark golden brown on both sides and cooked through (quick-read thermometer inserted into center of pork chop without touching bone registers 145 degrees F), 10-12 minutes.
- 4. Transfer pork to serving platter. Drizzle with reserved mojo-cilantro mixture. Serve with Avocado and onions.
MOJO GRILLING MARINADE
This mojo marinade is delicious for use with meats and fish before grilling. It's a great marinade for grilled flank steak, whole pork loins, and on whole rotisserie chickens! Meat and chicken should be marinated overnight, fish only needs one hour.
Provided by Deb Blagg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse the garlic and onion in a blender until very finely chopped. Pour in orange juice, lime juice; season with cumin, oregano, lemon-pepper, black pepper, salt, cilantro, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until thoroughly incorporated. Pour in the olive oil, and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 183.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
MOJO MARINATED PORK
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups of the orange juice and 1 cup of the lime juice and zest in a large saucepan over high heat and reduce to 2 cups. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining orange juice and lime juice add a few cloves of garlic and 1/4 cup of the oregano. Let cool to room temperature.
- Using a paring knife, make small slits over the entire surface of the pork and rub the garlic into the slashes. Whisk together the oil and remaining 1/4 cup of the oregano in a large roasting pan, add the pork and turn to coat, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting. Season the pork with salt and pepper and cook for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and continue roasting, basting with the marinade during the last 30 minutes of roasting until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F. Remove from the oven, baste with any remaining glaze, tent loosely and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pork with the Mojo Dipping Sauce and the Plantains with Rum and Brown Sugar.
- Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic, serrano, cilantro and a few pinches of salt until it becomes a paste. Add the orange juice, lime juice and oil and stir to combine.
- Heat butter in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the sugar and cook until melted. Add the plantains and cook until soft and heated through. Remove pan from the heat, add the rum, return to the heat and cook until the alcohol has reduced.
GRILLED MOJO BBQ RIBS
Freshly squeezed orange juice and fresh cilantro are part of a brilliant marinade for ribs. Serve with BBQ sauce and enjoy the hearty praise.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 5h25m
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Quarter 2 oranges; place in large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze oranges to release juice; add ribs, onions, cilantro, dressing, garlic and pepper. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat ribs with marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to marinate.
- Place half the rib mixture in single layer in center of large sheet heavy-duty foil. Fold to make packet. Repeat with remaining rib mixture.
- Heat grill to medium-low heat. Grill packets on covered grill 1 hour or until ribs are done. Remove ribs from packets; discard marinade. Grill ribs 15 min., turning and brushing occasionally with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Squeeze remaining orange over ribs; serve with remaining barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MOJO SAUCE
Categories Pork Quick & Easy Orange Pork Tenderloin Summer Grill/Barbecue Oregano Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill and on lid.
- Squeeze enough juice from oranges to measure 5 tablespoons. Mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large heavy knife), then whisk together with orange juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano.
- Pat pork dry and rub each tenderloin with 1/2 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon oregano.
- When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill pork on lightly oiled grill rack, covered with lid, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each tenderloin registers 155°F, 12 to 14 minutes total. Let pork stand 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve pork drizzled with mojo sauce.
Tips:
- Choose your marinade ingredients carefully. The best marinades will use a combination of acidic and oily ingredients, as well as herbs and spices. Acidic ingredients help to tenderize the meat, while oily ingredients help to keep it moist. Herbs and spices add flavor and complexity.
- Allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Marinating the meat for too long can actually toughen it.
- Use a covered container when marinating the meat. This will help to keep the marinade from evaporating and will also help to prevent the meat from absorbing too much of the marinade.
- Discard the marinade after use. Do not reuse it, as it can contain harmful bacteria.
- Cook the meat over medium heat. This will help to prevent the meat from overcooking and becoming tough.
Conclusion:
Mojo grilling marinade is a delicious and versatile way to add flavor to your grilled meats. With its unique blend of citrus, garlic, and herbs, mojo marinade is sure to please everyone at your next barbecue. So next time you're grilling, be sure to try mojo marinade. You won't be disappointed.
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