Daisys Mojo Ribs Recipes

TRADITIONAL CUBAN RECIPE: CUBAN MOJO (CUBAN MARINADE)

Steps:

• Mash garlic, salt and peppercorns, using a mortar and pestle or use food processor.
• Stir in juice.
• Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
• *If making it without the oil - stop at this point and this makes a perfect marinade for seasoning, chicken, fish, pork &/or beef.
• Continue with preparing the mojo with oil - after you have stirred in juice add onion & oregano.
• Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer at room temperature.
• In a saucepan heat olive oil to medium hot & then remove from heat.
• Whisk oil in garlic-juice mixture, until well blended.
• Stores for at least a week in the refrigerator.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BABY BACK RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Combine fennel seeds, black pepper, sugar, garlic salt, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
• Place rib racks on the prepared baking sheet; cut several shallow slits in the membrane along the backs of the ribs with a sharp paring knife. Rub fennel seed mixture on both sides of ribs.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Flip ribs and bake until a fork inserts easily between the bones, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Set aside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Combine brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, and hot chile paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut rib racks into individual ribs; toss with glaze in a large bowl until evenly coated. Place ribs on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any additional glaze in the bowl for basting.
• Bake glazed ribs for 5 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and bake until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.

GRILLED MOJO BBQ RIBS

Steps:

• Quarter 2 oranges; place in large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze oranges to release juice; add ribs, onions, cilantro, dressing, garlic and pepper. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat ribs with marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to marinate.
• Place half the rib mixture in single layer in center of large sheet heavy-duty foil. Fold to make packet. Repeat with remaining rib mixture.
• Heat grill to medium-low heat. Grill packets on covered grill 1 hour or until ribs are done. Remove ribs from packets; discard marinade. Grill ribs 15 min., turning and brushing occasionally with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Squeeze remaining orange over ribs; serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

DAISY'S MOJO RIBS

Steps:

• For Mojo sauce: In skillet over medium-high heat, add about 2 T EVOO. Once heated, add the garlic and onion, cook until pale golden brown; 2 to 3 minutes only, stirring constantly. Stir in citrus juices, 2/3 cup water, 2 T EVOO and all dry ingredients. Bring sauce mixture to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. For Ribs: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Season the ribs with s & p. Add enough oil to a hot large skillet to just cover. Add ribs and sear, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove to a large shallow roasting pan. Add mojo sauce over the ribs and turn to cover. Seal tightly with foil and roast for 3 hours. Marinate each hour with Mojo sauce. Take foil off for the last 30 minutes of cooking, or until tender.