Luz Garcia’s Traditional Cuban Mojo

Food blogger Cari Garcia of FatgirlHedonist shares her mother's recipe for Cuban mojo, a tangy Cuban marinade seasoned with citrus, garlic, oregano and lots of garlic that's essential for roast pork.

April 14, 2022

Ingredients

  • Juice from 11-12 sour oranges
  • 4 minced heads of garlic
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon Badia’s Sazón Completo

About this recipe

Makes 1 bottle  This marinade is fantastic on chicken and even steak, but it’s best used for marinating pork. I use this Cuban mojo marinade to make my dad’s lechon during the holidays. Yes, the recipe calls for four heads of garlic.

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and whisk together in a large bowl. Using a funnel pour into a 1-liter bottle and keep refrigerated until ready to use. It will be good for roughly 7-14 days in the refrigerator until you’re ready to marinate your protein of choice.

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Ingredients

  • Juice from 11-12 sour oranges
  • 4 minced heads of garlic
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon Badia’s Sazón Completo