Mango Mojo:
A mojo (mo-ho) is a pungent Latin marinating sauce. I suggest marinating in a mojo for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate. Because I use ripe mango, it's natural sweetness will glaze and brown what ever you roast. The mojo is great for pork and shrimp.
Ingredients:
to serve 1 quart
- Ingredients to Serve-1 Quart
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
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1 large Onion, diced
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2 cloves Garlic, minced
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1tablespoon Cumin
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1 teaspoon Oregano
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1 tablespoon Salt
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1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups Orange juice
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1 cup White wine
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1/4 cup Lime juice
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1 large Ripe mango, pitted and diced
Procedure:
To Prepare the Mojo: In a medium sauce pot, warm the olive oil and cook the onions until soft. Add the garlic stirring well for another minute. Add the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper cooking for another 2 minutes. Moisten the mixture with the orange juice, white wine and lime juice. Stir in the mango and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat. Remove from the heat and puree with a small immersion blender. Pour into glass jars and seal. This can keep for
several weeks in the refrigerator.
