Jump to RecipeThis post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.A staple all-purpose seasoning in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, this Adobo Seasoning recipe features a robust blend of garlic, onion, oregano and pepper you can use for marinating meats, poultry and seafood and for seasoning vegetables, grains, and all your favorite dishes! What is Adobo? Adobo is a term that has come to refer to a seasoning, a method and a dish.

Originally it referred to a method of food preparation that involves immersing the food (usually meat) in a seasoned sauce in order to enhance its flavor and preserve it via the inclusion of vinegar and preserving spices.The adobo method is native to Spain and Portugal and has become widely adopted in Latin America.Originally the method was used mostly as a means of preserving food but today is used primarily as a method to enhance flavor through the process of marinading.

This recipe is for adobo seasoning, which is a spice blend that can be used to make a range of Latin American and Caribbean dishes as well as used as an all-purpose seasoning blend for everything from meat, poultry and seafood to vegetables and grains.Like Sazón Seasoning, it is a staple in Latin American cooking.Variations The primary ingredients of adobo seasoning are fairly consistent across regions but there are regional differences.

For example, whereas Puerto Rican adobo seasoning typically does not include chili peppers,

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