Cuban Island Spice is a blend made with traditional Cuban spices, classic sofrito flavors & adobo seasonings. Add these Cuban spices and herbs to fajitas, tacos & enchiladas, try in homemade dressings & sauces, or sprinkle in scrambled eggs. Use Cuban cooking spices when making authentic Cuban recipes like tostones, ropa vieja, lechon asado and arroz congrí.
This aromatic spice blend is earthy with peppery, herbal, and citrus notes and umami flavor.
Use Cuban island spices to season your meat, seafood, and veggies. Sprinkle on scrambled eggs or mix into omelets. Add to tamales, rice and beans. Use in most Cuban recipes.
Traditionally made with fresh ingredients, the base seasoning for sofrito is an aromatic trio of chile peppers, onion, and garlic with tomato, cilantro, and parsley completing the sauce. Perfecting a dry sofrito seasoning was the first order of business and finding the ideal balance between adobo and sofrito flavors was the final step.
What are Cuban spices?
Cuban spices typically consist of garlic, onion, bell pepper, cumin, oregano, some sort of citrus element and salt and pepper.
What are traditional Cuban flavors?
Traditionally, Cuban flavors include citrusy flavors like lemon, lime or orange, along with aromatic flavors like garlic and onion. Sofrito, commonly used in Cuban cooking, includes extra flavors from tomatoes and chile peppers.
Are Cuban spices spicy?
Not usually; Cuban spices and Cuban food do not tend to be typically spicy or have any sort of heat level.
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Corn-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Garlic, salt, black pepper, bell peppers, onion, cumin, annatto, tomato, oregano, cilantro, parsley, makrut lime, basil, thyme, marjoram, rosemary
Make a specialty mustard just by stirring in a spice blend! Try out a couple different combinations of blends and mustards to find your favorite mix.
Such a simple spread, but amazingly flavorful! It was a crowd-favorite when sampled in our test kitchen. Add it to a turkey and ham sandwich with some cheese and pickles for an at-home "cubano".
A traditional bolognese sauce gets a twist with a sofrito-inspired seasoning and crumbled tempeh; the tempeh is a great flavor carrier for the sauce. Instead of a traditional pasta dish, we offer an easy-to-prep method for making zucchini noodles—you don’t even need a spiralizer.
Pick your favorite Caribbean spice blend to season these honey and lime glazed grilled chicken wings.
This easy shredded chicken taco comes together in no time and works with any of your favorite Southwestern seasonings.
This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for cold winter nights when you need a taste of the islands. It's also a great summer recipe to use for tacos or tostadas.
Once you have all the ingredients ready this recipe comes together really fast. It has a kick of heat that can be cooled down with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese.
This is our twist on a traditional Cuban sandwich and a great way to get to know our Cuban Island Spice.
Make a specialty mustard just by stirring in a spice blend! Try out a couple different combinations of blends and mustards to find your favorite mix.
Such a simple spread, but amazingly flavorful! It was a crowd-favorite when sampled in our test kitchen. Add it to a turkey and ham sandwich with some cheese and pickles for an at-home "cubano".
A traditional bolognese sauce gets a twist with a sofrito-inspired seasoning and crumbled tempeh; the tempeh is a great flavor carrier for the sauce. Instead of a traditional pasta dish, we offer an easy-to-prep method for making zucchini noodles—you don’t even need a spiralizer.
Pick your favorite Caribbean spice blend to season these honey and lime glazed grilled chicken wings.
This easy shredded chicken taco comes together in no time and works with any of your favorite Southwestern seasonings.
This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for cold winter nights when you need a taste of the islands. It's also a great summer recipe to use for tacos or tostadas.
Once you have all the ingredients ready this recipe comes together really fast. It has a kick of heat that can be cooled down with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese.
This is our twist on a traditional Cuban sandwich and a great way to get to know our Cuban Island Spice.
