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Sour Orange, Red Onion, and Parsley Mojo

This recipe differs slightly from classic mojo in that it uses red onion instead of garlic. It's best to make this mojo a bit ahead of time so that the color of the red onion "bleeds" into the sour orange. The traditional accompaniment is grilled pork, but it's also wonderful with well-roasted chicken — charring its skin brings out the full flavors of the mojo.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes approximately 2 cups

Ingredients

Juice of 5 Seville (sour) oranges (about 1 cup)
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Place the orange juice, onion, parsley, olive oil, and salt in a mixing bowl and blend well using a wire whisk. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Reprinted with permission from Nuevo Latino by Douglas Rodriguez Ten Speed Press
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