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Adobo Seasoning Recipe

Sep 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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This Adobo Seasoning Recipe is great because it is good to season veggies, meats and many other foods.

adobo seasoning in a plate.

There was always a bottle of Adobo in my house along with many essential ingredients like sazón and sofrito. These seasonings are a staple in many countries in the Caribbean like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Also popular in Latin America and even here in the US especially in states where the Latino population is large.

What is Adobo Seasoning?

Adobo is a perfect balance of salt, pepper, oregano, turmeric, and onion and garlic powder. You may have seen it before, made by the Goya brand which is very popular among Latin cooks. Some of these adobos come in different versions. There is the adobo without pepper, adobo with cumin and even hot adobo. Now you can make your own Adobo Seasoning Recipe. Not only is this recipe made with less salt but it will be your base to make different kinds.

Where does the word Adobo come from?

The word adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar. Which translated into English means to season. It is important to mention that adobo can be many things depending on the culture. In the Caribbean, adobo is the seasoning like the one in this recipe. In the Philippines adobo is meat marinated in soy sauce, vinegar and garlic along with other variations depending on the person.

adobo seasoning close up

All Purpose Seasoning

It is an amazing all-purpose seasoning. It can be used in many recipes. The best thing is all the ingredients needed to make this Adobo seasoning recipe can be found in your local grocery store. With just a few dollars you have a seasoning that will last a very long time.

What is Adobo used for?

  • As a Marinade– you can use it to marinade your meats like in a fried chicken recipe or fish. It can even be used as a dry rub like in Puerto Rican style Pernil.
  • As a Seasoning– that can be used in just about any savory dish like rice. I use it as a seasoning in my mofongo.
adobo seasing being used to season a soup.

In which recipes can I use Adobo Seasoning?

You can use adobo in soups like sancocho or rice soup. You can use it in pernil as a dry rub. Try using it in your favorite recipes too. You can also make your ground beef and season it with adobo as your taco seasoning and it will taste amazing.

adobo seasonings on a plate with a golden spoon.

How to store?

To store adobo preferably you will do it in a glass jar with a lid. You don’t have to refrigerate it, it can stay anywhere in your kitchen at room temperature. The best thing about this all-purpose seasoning is that it can last you up to a couple of years. Is not that it gets spoiled but the spices will lose some aroma and flavor potency.

ingredients for adobo seasoning.

Ingredients

1. Salt- I used table salt in a modest quantity so you can add a lot of flavor without having to worry about the salt. 

2. Garlic and onion powder- Garlic and onion powder are used and can be substituted for the granulated version. 

3. Black pepper- This recipe calls for black ground pepper but if you like you can substitute for white ground pepper.

4. Turmeric- Besides the flavor, turmeric adds color to the recipe.

5. Oregano- It has the right amount of oregano to complement this seasoning.

a plate with the complete adobo mix.

Adobo Seasoning Recipe

This Adobo Seasoning Recipe is the one your need to marinate your meats and use in your dishes.
Author: Stephenie
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Prep Time :5 minutes mins
Total Time :5 minutes mins
Servings :23

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
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Instructions
 

  • Measure all your ingredients. In a medium bowl add the ingredients and mix well. Store in a glass jar with a lid.

Notes

Adobo Variations:
There is different types of Adobo Seasoning.
To make Adobo seasoning without pepper just leave out the black pepper.
To make Adobo seasoning with cumin just add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
To make hot adobo seasoning add 1/2 teaspoon of chili pepper.
 

NUTRITION

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7007mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 4mg
Course :Seasoning
Cuisine :Caribbean | Latin Inspired | Puerto Rican
Keywords: adobo seasoning, adobo seasoning recipe
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Hi! I’m Stephenie and I love to make food and share it with everyone. I make everyday recipes that are easy to follow and most importantly delicious! I hope that my recipes inspire you to cook.

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