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.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or crush them using a garlic press.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, add the olive oil and heat it over medium-low heat. Be careful not to let it smoke.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the garlic oil to cool slightly for about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Whisk in the lime juice, orange juice, white vinegar, salt, ground cumin, oregano, and black pepper into the saucepan with the garlic oil.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 8

Transfer the Cuban garlic sauce to a glass jar or serving dish. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(320.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1146.9

Total Fat 112.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2387.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 5.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 145.2mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 473.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.7%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 11.5%