What Is Mojo Marinade | La Caja China BBQ Grills

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What Is Mojo Marinade? An Introduction by La Caja
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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.
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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!
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What is a mojo marinade? The mojo criollo sauce
supposedly came from the Canary Islands but has
Cuban and Caribbean versions, too.
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Regardless of its varieties, it has one common
attribute spiciness!
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Typically, a mojo marinade is a combination of
cumin, water, salt, olive oil, paprika, garlic,
coriander and local peppers.
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The Cuban version, on the other hand, involves
the use of citric ingredients such as lemons,
lime, oranges or vinegar.
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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.
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Want to learn how to make a mojo criollo? Prepare
these ingredients, then!
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• 1 garlic bulb

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• 1 tablespoon oregano

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• 1 teaspoon cumin

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• 1 tablespoon bay leaves

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• 4 teaspoons salt

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• 4 ounces water

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• 2 ounces lemon juice

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• 4 ounces pineapple juice

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• 6 ounces orange juice

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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.
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Just a few tips when using your mojo marinade
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• Always use a meat injector to infuse the sauce
  into your pigs meat. Make sure that the holes
  are created at uniform distances from each other.

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• Inject the hams, loins and shoulders of the pig.
  Once done, apply the sauce all over the pigs
  skin and on its insides, too.

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• Afterwards, follow through with your favorite rub.

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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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