Adobo Mojado – Wet Rub for Meats and Poultry

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2

Adobo Mojado - Wet Rub for Meats and Poultry

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 garlic cloves , peeled
	1 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt or 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
	1 tablespoon black peppercorns
	2 tablespoons dried oregano
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

235

Sugar

Fat

13g

Adobo Mojado is a popular wet rub in Latin America that's used to marinate meats and poultry. The word 'adobo' means marinade, and 'mojado' means wet. This wet rub is made with garlic, salt, black peppercorns, dried oregano, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. It's a great way to add flavor to any meat and is perfect for grilling. The meat is marinated in the wet rub for up to 24 hours before being grilled to perfection. The result is juicy, flavorful, and tender meat that's perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse garlic, salt, black peppercorns, dried oregano, olive oil, and white wine vinegar.
2.	Place meat in a large bowl and add the wet rub. Rub the mixture all over the meat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
3.	Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4.	Grill the meat, turning occasionally, until cooked to your desired doneness.
5.	Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This wet rub adds tons of flavor to your meat and poultry and can be used to marinate any meat of your choice.

It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

CONS

The wet rub contains a high amount of salt, so it’s important to use it in moderation.

The garlic can also be overpowering for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic is known to have many health benefits, including boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation.
The olive oil in the rub is a healthy fat that can lower the risk of heart disease and improve cholesterol levels.