Mojos

Mojos is a term that appears in several unrelated contexts.

In cuisine, mojo refers to a family of citrus-garlic sauces common in Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Canary Island cooking. Mojo rojo and mojo verde are well-known variants. A typical mojo combines sour orange juice (or lime), garlic, olive oil, and salt, with optional herbs and spices. It is used as a marinade for pork and other meats or as a table sauce for seafood, potatoes, and vegetables. The word mojo in Spanish denotes sauce or moisture, reflecting its culinary function.

In Afro-diasporic folk practice, a mojo (or mojo bag) is a talisman or charm used in Hoodoo and related traditions for luck, protection, love, or success. Contents often include herbs, roots, minerals, personal items, and sometimes trinkets. Mojo practices originated in West African spiritual traditions and were adapted in the Americas, where they became part of various folk magic systems.

In arts and media, Mojos has been used as the name of several musical groups. Different lineups share the same name, so citations should specify the era to identify a particular group.

The term Mojos thus denotes different things depending on context: a culinary sauce, a spiritual charm, or a music group name, among others.