What is the secret orange meat marinade recipe in Hispanic markets. (ie chicken fajitas etc)

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Venice G. July 22, 2020
Achiote paste gives it the color and to some extent the coating. To that you add orange and lime or sour oranges if you can get them, then onions and garlic and Mexican oregano. You can make your own paste from annato but that is a labor of love.
 
Mark C. May 8, 2019
Sunny D use to work at one.
 
Sam1148 May 20, 2012
Orange juice, Adobo powder, garlic, Lime (cut in half). And a packet of 'sazon' seasoning.
 
healthierkitchen May 20, 2012
Here is my version if you're interested:

http://food52.com/recipes/7207_flank_steak_in_mojo_criollo
 
pierino May 20, 2012
I would go with healthierkitchen's mojo recipe. But fajitas, the dish itself is really a Texican thing and not truly hispanic. I think there are probably some unfortunate young women in Texas whose given name is Fajita.
 
kbckitchen May 20, 2012
Orange juice olive oil and garlic Not sure of the proportions
 
Dea H. May 20, 2012
You may be thinking of mojo (pronounced MOE HOE). I like Bobby Flay's recipe for homemade, but you can also buy it in bottles from Mexican grocers. Rick Bayless also has a great lime and garlic mojo recipe.
 
Maedl May 20, 2012
Is it adobo? See http://www.goya.com/english/product_subcategory/Condiments/Adobo
 
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