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    Homemade Adobo Seasoning

    BY: Kimberly Grabinski PUBLISHED: 29 Oct, '21 UPDATED: 11 Jun, '21 1 Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

    This homemade adobo seasoning is a perfect blend of herbs and spices that will become one of your go-to seasonings. This recipe only takes 5 minutes to make and has 7 ingredients!

    adobo seasoning in a tablespoon
    Homemade Adobo Seasoning

    Try my authentic taco seasoning and homemade ranch seasoning in your next family meal if you're looking for tasty seasonings.

    Contents
    • 💖 Homemade Adobo Seasoning Recipe
    • 🍽 What you need
    • 🔪 How to make Adobo Seasoning
    • 💭 Top Adobo Seasoning Tips
    • 🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍳 Related Homemade Seasonings
    • 👪 Serving size
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    💖 Homemade Adobo Seasoning Recipe

    If you cook at home regularly, most probably you have your go-to spices, herbs, or spice blend cause I sure do!

    Besides the usual salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, I have a couple of spice blends that I keep on hand at all times. I shared Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, and taco seasoning recipes with you, so today, I'm sharing another fave of mine- adobo seasoning.

    I love this seasoning blend. I put it on literally everything from stews to stir-frys to soups, tacos, meats, roasted veggies, marinades- you name it. It's one of those spice blends that pairs well with just about everything.

    This rich in flavor and mild in heat homemade spice mix only takes a few minutes to make. And I'm pretty sure you have all the 7 ingredients in your spice cabinet.

    I bet you won't stop making it once you give it a try.

    adobo spices in a jar
    Glass airtight jar for storing homemade seasonings.

    Check out our ultimate guide to Adobo Seasoning for answers to frequently asked questions including how to use, best brands, top alternatives, and more.

    🍽 What you need

    To make Adobo seasoning, you'll need a jar with a tight-fitting lid to store your spice blend.

    Adobo ingredients can vary from region to region. However, the most common ingredients are paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • mason jar or airtight container
    • mixing bowl (optional)
    adobo seasoning ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1-½ teaspoon ground onion powder
    • 1-½ teaspoon ground oregano
    • 1-½ tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp chili powder - (or chipotle powder)

    I love using smoked paprika for its delicious, subtle smokiness. The rich smoky flavor adds so much depth to this adobo seasoning mix. But if you cant get your hands on it, just use regular paprika.

    🔪 How to make Adobo Seasoning

    Learn how to make this 7 ingredient adobo seasoning blend in 5 minutes. Follow my step-by-step instructions, and you'll have a fantastic all-purpose seasoning.

    Get out those measuring spoons, and let's make a batch!

    • Combine all ingredients in a small, airtight jar.
    • Shake to combine.
    • Store in a cool, dry place with your spices.

    Alternatively, you can prepare this in a mixing bowl to ensure the spices are evenly blended.

    💭 Top Adobo Seasoning Tips

    Here are a few tips for making a well balanced, flavorsome adobo seasoning;

    • I prefer using ground garlic powder in my spice mixes. It has a stronger garlic taste than granulated garlic, but feel free to use it if you have granulated or not.
    • If you want it a bit spicy, opt for the spicier chipotle powder instead of chili powder. If you don't have it on hand, try cayenne powder
    • If you can get your hands on Mexican oregano, use it instead of regular oregano for authentic Mexican flavor.
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    🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

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    🍳 Related Homemade Seasonings

    Taco Seasoning

    This authentic taco seasoning is wonderful on everything from ground beef to veggies and even soup! It only takes about 5 minutes to prepare and just a few common ingredients you're likely to have in your spice rack.

    Ranch Seasoning

    This homemade ranch seasoning mix is a wonderful way to add flavor to any dinner. It just takes 5 minutes to prepare and needs only a few basic ingredients. What's more, it's more nutritious, flavorful, and less expensive than store-bought packets.

    Check put my easy sweet and smoky dry rub for pork ribs recipe. Trust me it is sooo good in a smoked pork ribs or for pulled pork!!

    👪 Serving size

    This homemade adobo seasoning mix should be a staple spice blend in your pantry. As a popular all purpose spice, it adds a lot of flavor. Plus, it's much better than those store-bought Goya adobo bottles and easy to make! This recipe yields about 4 servings; 1 serving equals 1 tablespoon, but you can scale up or down depending on your taste.

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    📋 Recipe

    adobo seasoning in a tablespoon

    Adobo Seasoning Recipe

    This homemade adobo seasoning is a perfect blend of herbs and spices that will become one of your go-to seasonings. This recipe only takes 5 minutes to make and has 7 ingredients!
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    Course: Seasonings
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 14kcal
    Author: Kim Grabinski

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoons black pepper
    • 1-½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1-½ teaspoon oregano
    • 1-½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder - (or chipotle powder)

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a small, air-tight jar.
    • Shake to combine.
    • Store in a cool, dry place with your normal spices.

    Notes

    Here are a few tips for making a well balanced, flavorsome adobo seasoning;
    • I prefer using ground garlic powder in my spice mixes. It has a stronger garlic taste than granulated garlic, but feel free to use it if you have granulated or not.
    • If you want it a bit spicy, opt for the spicier chipotle powder instead of chili powder. If you don't have it on hand, try cayenne powder.
    • If you can get your hands on Mexican oregano, use it instead of regular oregano for authentic Mexican flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1023IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Lily militaryfamof8

      October 01, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe, I wil try it soon!

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