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    Home » Recipes » Latin Inspired

    Adobo Seasoning Recipe

    by Stephenie Published: Sep 2, 2022 · Modified: Sep 2, 2024 . Leave a Comment. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

    adobo seasoning in a plate.

    The Adobo Seasoning is a staple in many Latin American countries. In Puerto Rico is part of our cooking base next to the sazón for seasoning and sofrito base.

    Adobo is the perfect seasoning blend that is super versatile. It can be used as a marinade for meats or vegetables.

    But is also a seasoning that can be used in just about any savory dish. It gives the food a very distinct taste that is delicious.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Adobo Seasoning
    • Recipe Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Recipes To Use Adobo With
    • Adobo Seasoning Recipe

    Why This Recipe Works

    Is a seasoning recipe that can be used when making almost any savory dish you can use it when making:

    • Traditional Puerto Rican recipes like the Puerto Rican mofongo.
    • Vegetable dishes like Guineitos en escabeche recipe.
    • Chicken recipes like Fried chicken without breading.
    • Pork dinners like the Puerto Rican style roast pork.
    • Beef recipes like this easy ground beef.
    • Hearty soups like Puerto Rican style sancocho.
    • Rice dishes like my yellow rice with crab.

    Recipe Ingredients

    all the ingredients needed to make an adobo seasoning mix.
    • Salt- I used table salt in a modest quantity so you can add a lot of flavor without having to worry about the salt. 
    • Garlic and onion powder- Garlic and onion powder are used and can be substituted for the granulated version. 
    • Black pepper- This recipe calls for black ground pepper but if you like you can substitute for white ground pepper.
    • Turmeric- Besides the flavor, turmeric adds color to the recipe.
    • Oregano- It has the right amount of oregano to complement this seasoning.

    Variations

    • Some of these adobos come in different versions. There is 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.

    How to Make Adobo Seasoning


    • Step 1: Measure all the ingredients and mix them together. Be sure to remove any clumps in the mix.
    • Step 2: Then the most important part is storing. You can store adobo in just about any air tight container even a storage bag. I like to use a glass container or an empty spice bottle.

    Recipe Tips

    • You don’t have to refrigerate adobo, it can stay anywhere in your kitchen at room temperature.
    • 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.
    adobo seasoning on a table.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

    Can I buy Adobo Already Made?

    You may have seen it before, made by the Goya brand which is very popular among Latin cooks. While you can buy it, you can easily make it with spices that you probably already have home. On the plus side the homemade version won’t have additives or food colorings!

    More Recipes To Use Adobo With

    • Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
    • plate with a puerto rican trifongo.
      Trifongo (A Mofongo Variation)
    • plate full of puerto rican style pork chops.
      Chuleta Frita (Puerto Rican Pork Chop)
    • a plate of pickled cassava in a puerto rican style.
      Yuca en Escabeche

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    Adobo Seasoning Recipe

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

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 3 tablespoons onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ 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.

    Recipe 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 ½ teaspoon of cumin.
    To make hot adobo seasoning add ½ 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
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