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Homemade adobo seasoning in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon, surrounded by dried herbs and spices on a wooden surface.

Homemade Adobo Seasoning

A flavorful, homemade adobo seasoning blend made with garlic, onion, oregano, paprika, and warm spices. Perfect for chicken, beef, rice, vegetables, and everyday cooking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: All-Purpose Seasoning, Condiment, Seasoning, Spice Blend
Cuisine: Caribbean, filipino, Global / Fusion, Latin American, Mexican
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic powder
  • 1 onion powder
  • 1 dried oregano
  • 1 black pepper
  • 1 sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 paprika
  • 1 turmeric
  • 1 cumin
  • ½ chili powder (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Airtight spice jar
  • Funnel (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir or whisk until the spice blend is evenly combined.
  3. Adjust garlic, salt, or pepper based on your taste preference.
  4. Transfer the adobo seasoning mixture to an airtight spice jar.
  5. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
  6. Use on chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, rice, beans, soups, or marinades.

Notes

Homemade adobo seasoning in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon, surrounded by dried herbs and spices on a wooden surface.
A fresh homemade adobo seasoning blend featuring garlic, paprika, oregano, turmeric, and black pepper—perfect for cooking, grilling, and everyday flavoring.
  • Add extra garlic powder if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor.
  • Add chili powder or chipotle for a spicier Mexican-style adobo seasoning.
  • For a Filipino-style version, add bay leaf powder and black pepper.
  • Always store the seasoning in an airtight jar for maximum freshness.
  • Shelf life is typically 6 months if stored in a dry, cool place.
  • To make a salt-free version, simply omit salt and adjust at cooking time.
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