Cuban seasoning is the flavor foundation of Cuban cuisine — a bold, garlicky blend built for lechon asado, black beans, rice, and the food that defined Caribbean cooking. San Felipe Adobo is the spice that bridges traditional Cuban cooking with modern kitchens.
What Is Cuban Seasoning?
Cuban seasoning centers around garlic, oregano, cumin, and black pepper — often with lime juice and vinegar added for acidity. The combination creates a savory, herbaceous flavor profile that works across savory and stewed dishes.
San Felipe Adobo as Cuban Seasoning
San Felipe Adobo is not labeled as "Cuban," but it is built on the exact spice foundations that Cuban cooks have used for generations. It works perfectly on lechon asado (roasted pork), in black bean stew, as a rice seasoning, and as the base for Cuban mojo sauce.
Cuban recipes using San Felipe Adobo:
- Lechon Asado: Rub generously on pork shoulder or whole pig. Let marinate overnight. Roast until skin is crackling.
- Black Bean Stew (Frijoles Negros): Sauté onion in olive oil, add adobo and cumin, then add soaked black beans and cook low and slow.
- Mojo Sauce: Mix adobo with fresh lime juice, garlic, olive oil — perfect for pork or plantains.
- Cuban Rice (Arroz Blanco): Toast adobo in olive oil, add rice and broth, cook covered.
The Real Thing
San Felipe Adobo carries the flavor DNA of Cuban cooking without the need to source five different spices and balance them yourself. At $12.99 per 400g bottle, it is the real thing — no shortcuts.