Cuban Garlic Sauce
Elevate your cooking with this bold and flavorful Cuban Garlic Sauce, a zesty condiment that's a staple in Cuban cuisine. Bursting with the robust aroma of freshly sautéed garlic, this sauce combines the tang of lime juice, the sweetness of orange juice, and a hint of white vinegar for a perfectly balanced citrusy kick. A touch of ground cumin, oregano, and freshly cracked black pepper adds warmth and depth to every spoonful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, a dipping sauce, or a drizzle to enhance everything from roasted pork and grilled fish to steamed vegetables. Simple yet vibrant, this Cuban Garlic Sauce is your new go-to for adding irresistible flavor to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cloves Fresh garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Olive oil
- 0.25 cups Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Oregano (dried)
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or crush them using a garlic press.
In a small saucepan, add the olive oil and heat it over medium-low heat. Be careful not to let it smoke.
Add the minced garlic to the warm oil and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and softened but not browned.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the garlic oil to cool slightly for about 2 minutes.
Whisk in the lime juice, orange juice, white vinegar, salt, ground cumin, oregano, and black pepper into the saucepan with the garlic oil.
Return the saucepan to low heat and heat the mixture for 1-2 minutes while stirring occasionally, ensuring all the flavors meld together. Avoid boiling.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Transfer the Cuban garlic sauce to a glass jar or serving dish. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve the sauce as a marinade, dipping sauce, or drizzle it over your favorite dishes such as roasted pork, grilled fish, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.6 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2387 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
