Name: Skirt Steaks with Red Onion Mojo
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (from about 2 large bunches); 7 large garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons pickling spice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 6- to 8-ounce skirt steaks; 2/3 cup vegetable oil, divided; Red-Onion Mojo; Fresh lime slices

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Skirt Steaks with Red Onion MojoPornchai Mittongtare

Nuevo cubano: This is Rodriguez's riff on vaca frita, slow-cooked shredded meat that's then sautéed with onions. Rodriguez likes to serve the steak whole, with an onion mojo on the side. (Mojo usually refers to a marinade made with citrus, olive oil, and onions, but here the mixture has been transformed into a condiment.)

What to drink: A selection of Latin beers like Corona Extra, Hatuey, Negra Modelo, Dos Equis, and Tecate.

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