5 Minute DIY Adobo Spice Seasoning
This Adobo Spice Seasoning is made with a blend of 5 commonly used spices and helps infuse dishes with flavors of garlic, turmeric, pepper, onion and oregano. It’s perfect for red meat, flavored rice dishes, and so much more.

It’s about time I share this super simple spice blend that’s a staple in many Puerto Rican recipes. If you’re a regular here at Salima’s Kitchen, you’re very familiar with adobo spice seasoning.
You’ll find it in classic recipes like these empanadillas, alcapurrias, and so many other popular savory dishes.
Similar to my sazon seasoning recipe, this spice mix takes a handful of classic Puerto Rican spices and combines them into an easy to use blend you will find yourself reaching for over and over again!

Tip: make sure to check the expiration dates on your spices before using. This will help ensure your adobo spice stays nice and fresh.

Buen provecho,

5 Minute DIY Adobo Spice Seasoning
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: ⅓ cup 1x
- Category: spice blend
- Method: raw
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Latin
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Adobo Spice Seasoning is made with a blend of 5 commonly used spices and helps infuse dishes with flavors of garlic, turmeric, pepper, onion and oregano. It’s perfect for red meat, flavored rice dishes, and so much more.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all spices together in a jar, mix to combine and enjoy!
Notes
As long as your spices are fresh, you should be able to keep this blend up until they expire! Just make sure to check their expiration date before using.
Feel free to skip the salt if you’d like more control over salt usage on a dish by dish basis.

