Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2/3 cup sour orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped fine

Method

  • In a medium or large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook until JUST light brown.
  • Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sour orange juice, water, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Heat mixture on high until a full, rolling boil is reached.
  • Boil for 2 minutes stirring a few times.
  • Remove from heat and allow mixture to come to room temperature.
  • Stir in cilantro.
  • Pour into a jar or shaker bottle with a tight fitting lid.
  • Shake well before using.
  • If sour oranges are not available use 1/2 cup fresh lime juice plus 3 tablespoons fresh navel orange juice, or other tart orange.