Mojo/Garlic Sauce

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice + lime juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice

Combining orange and lime juice mimics the tartness of sour oranges.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar flavor with a healthier profile.

fresh oregano

🥗Healthier: dried oregano

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper provides sweetness without the heat.

Pour olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat.

When the olive oil becomes hot, stir in the crushed garlic and toast for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in the orange juice and lime juice.

Add ground cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes immediately after.

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for approximately 3 minutes.

After 3 minutes, turn off the heat and cover the saucepan, letting it sit for approximately 15 minutes until cooled.

Transfer the mixture to a non-reactive bowl or glass bowl.

Let the mixture sit for approximately 4 to 6 hours before using.

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