Adobo Seasoning

Published June 4, 2024

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Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
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Zesty, salty and versatile, homemade adobo seasoning is the perfect all-purpose blend — and can be created using pantry spices. It takes its name from the word “adobo,” which comes from the Spanish word “adobar” (to marinate), and it adds depth in a pinch. A staple in Latin American cooking and beyond, adobo seasoning’s ingredient list and proportions might range from country to country or household to household, so feel free to adjust to your preference. Use it in soup bases or as a rub on flank steak, venison or fish, or add some to plain rice or rice and beans to punch up the flavor. 

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Ingredients

Yield:Scant ½ cup
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons salt

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

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Nutritional analysis per serving

8 grams carbs; 36 calories; 1 gram fat; 2 grams fiber; 27 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 1 gram sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Adobo will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

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Used it for everything.

A bit too salty. Next time I will do a couple teaspoons of salt…or no salt and let people put their own in.

Easy to make, great with pernil!

Used it for everything.

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