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Apricot Mojo Sauce

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Inspired by Florida chef Norman Van Aken's mango habanero mojo, this sauce is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled pork or chicken. Be sure to wear protective gloves while mincing the chile.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

4 fresh apricots
5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh hot chile, or to taste
4 fresh cilantro sprigs

Preparation

  1. Pit apricots and in a blender purée with remaining ingredients until smooth. Season sauce well with salt.

TagsSauceCondimentHot SauceApricotStone FruitFruitOrangeCitrusChileVegetableDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBlenderGourmet
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