Mango Mojo Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ANISE-SEED RUB AND MANGO MOJO

Steps:

• Prepare grill (do not spread charcoal out to edges of grill).
• Make mojo:
• 3Purée mango, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and salt in a blender, then stir in cilantro.
• Make rub:
• Finely grind anise seeds and peppercorns in an electric coffee/spice grinder with salt and sugar. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in oil.
• Grill pork:
• Brush both sides of pork with spice rub.
• Grill pork on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 minutes on each side. Move pork off to side of grill (not directly over coals; moderately low heat for gas grills) and cook pork, covered, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more on each side.
• Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered, 5 minutes.
• Serve pork with mojo.

MANGO MOJO

Steps:

• Place mango puree in stainless steel bowl.
• Add red onions.
• Mix in lime juice, orange juice, ginger and sugar.
• Lightly simmer garlic in olive oil for 5-6 minutes.
• Add to mango mixture and blend well.
• Add minced cilantro.
• Season to taste.

MANGO HABANERO MOJO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, puree the mangoes, wine, and orange juice until smooth.
• Strain through a medium-fine-mesh strainer (or not) and stir in the habanero.
• Keep refrigerated until needed and then serve warm or cold.
• Note: Store this mojo in the refrigerator for no longer than 2 or 3 days. This sauce tastes best if not kept warm too long; the sweet topical flavor of the mango diminishes if it is overcooked. If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more minced chile a little at a time until hot enough.