We are quite fond of our nearby Trader Joe's. Until a couple of months ago the closest one was 20 minutes away by freeway--too far for regular visits. But now there is one very close to us, about 4 minutes away. So now we can go more regularly and stock up on goodies like the topic of this entry--Trader Joe's Cuban Mojito Simmer Sauce.
I don't know much about Cuban food other than the one Cuban restaurant I used to go to from time to time in college (all you can eat lunch buffet...mmm!). But this mojito is good!
According to the jar, it is a "tangy citrus sauce and marinade." In the jar is a coludy mixture of orange and lime juice, containing finely chopped onions, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, vinegar, cumin and oregano. I have tried this on chicken--superb! I have tried this on pork chops--lovely! I have tried this in black beans--excellent! When I open the jar and sniff it, I almost want to eat it straight out of the jar--no kidding! I have become very fond of Mexican Mole sauces recently, and this reminds me of a mole in its richness, but not the heat. This isn't a hot sauce (like many Jamaican sauces tend to be) but it is spicy.
The citrus and spices together make it a tangy sauce with a touch of sunny Caribbean tropical sweetness. I will have to try some more of this in the summer grilling season. It should prove to be fantastic.
I will have to try more of their sauces and give a report on them.
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