Learn how to make authentic Puerto Rican adobo seasoning from scratch with your very own chef-tested recipe complete with ratios, variations, and practical ways to use it.
Prep time: PT7M
Total time: PT7M
Rating
5 stars (59 reviews)
Keywords
adobo, seasoning, spice blend
Ingredients
1/2 cup kosher salt (reduce to 1/3 cup if you're using iodized salt or MSG)
1/4 cup granulated garlic
3 tablespoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons ground turmeric ((or Bijól powder or paprika))
Categories
Spice Blend
Cuisine
Afro-Caribbean
Caribbean
Hispanic
Latin American
Puerto Rican/Hispanic
Steps
Add the salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion, dried oregano leaves, ground cumin, black pepper, and turmeric (or Bijól) to a spice mill or coffee grinder.If you don't have a spice mill, try to grind the salt and oregano with the bottom of a heavy mug or wooden spoon, then add all the ingredients to a container with a lid.
Pulse the herbs and spices together 5 to 6 times, or until a little finer than coarse. If you're not using a spice mill, shake the ingredients together vigorously to combine them.
Sift the adobo to separate any clumps and combine the spices completely.
Transfer the finished Adobo seasoning to a glass container using a funnel. Add a couple of desiccant packs to prevent clumping and moisture build-up. Seal the seasoning jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in a cool, dark area of the kitchen.
A typical serving size of Adobo is a 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram), but use as desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 2 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
Protein: 0.1 g
Fat: 0.02 g
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Sodium: 283 mg
Sugar: 0.02 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Reviews
Selena on 2023-08-30 (5 stars): Thank you so very much for taking the time and figuring this out! Its been a staple in all of my cooking and its great I don't have to deal with the extra preservatives and additives like in Goya Adobo!
scott on 2023-05-05 (5 stars): You do a great job with your website! I mostly just look for " Ideas" with recipes on sites, proportions and such. Then I put my spin on it. I have blended Adobo seasoning many times but this one is one of my favorites! Can be used on anything. Slainte!
Miriam on 2022-01-11 (5 stars): Oh!! Gracias por la receta! Las recetas caseras son lo mejor!
Jena on 2021-11-05 (5 stars): I was looking for a better alternative for the "red cap" staple and stumbled upon your site. Thank you!
Jazz on 2020-07-21 (5 stars): Had the ingredients on hand to make the red cap version and you were right--it tastes way better than store-bought. Thank you!
