A homemade Cuban complete seasoning for meats, poultry, and veggies made with garlic, onion, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley, and cumin without MSG or additives.
Ah, the spice mix of my childhood. My favorite seasoning mix of all time!
It’s super versatile and really elevates the taste of all my favorite dishes. I’ll be honest, I sometimes just add a teaspoon or so of this homemade spice blend and don’t even bother with measuring out other spices.
It pretty much has all I need!
While this seasoning may be available in grocery stores, I find that a lot of them are made with additives and MSG which I’m not a fan of. Not to mention, it’s way cheaper to just make this seasoning mix myself. Here’s the gist of it.
This homemade Cuban complete seasoning is a blend of:
- oregano
- cumin
- garlic
- onion
- parsley
- salt
- pepper
You can usually find all these spices in a Cuban kitchen. It’s a must! I like to think of this spice blend as a shortcut of all my favorite seasonings all in one bottle.
When you’re buying these spices, make sure the ingredient list doesn’t have anything funky. The beauty of making this at home is no additives or MSG.
The recipe below makes 4 ounces which equates to about 24 teaspoons of seasoning.
What does complete seasoning taste like?
This Cuban complete seasoning tastes like a mix of garlic salt and onion and it really elevates any dish.
How long does this homemade complete seasoning last?
This homemade spice blend lasts up to 6 months in an empty spice bottle or even a mini mason jar.
What can I cook with this seasoning?
- Poultry
- Pork
- Fish
- Meat
- Veggies
- Sandwiches
- Easy Mojo Chicken Breast Recipe
- Crispy Baked Mojo Chicken Wings
- Cuban-Style Crispy Shredded Chicken (Vaca Frita de Pollo)
- Healthy Mojo Chicken Caesar Salad with Plantain Croutons (Dairy-Free!)
Can’t wait for you to enjoy it!
Homemade Cuban Complete Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a small airtight container, add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, parsley, and oregano.
- Stir to combine. Store for up to 6 months.
I will have to try this for sure! I use Complete seasoning on many things….. love it! It is a staple in my home. I especially love to use it when making Guacamole. It is fantastic.
The only problem I have is the MSG, so I would love to use organic, non GMO ingredients.
Thanks for the recipe!
Kathryn
Could I use this to make picadillo?
YES! :)
Thanks for this spice recipe!😁Am doing a Cuban/Latin American inspired New Years Eve dinner. For 3 families & “a HORDE” of kids within that group! So this will be perfect to spice up the meals & add great flavour!🙌
I used this on a 7 grain mix tonight. The 7 grain mix was bland but I added a pinch of this for fantastic flavor! Thank you!
Used this on chicken wings… Family love it!
I love this seasoning mix for fajitas! It’s my favorite with either shrimp or chicken!
Love to hear that, Rebecca!
Will it hurt the flavor if I don’t have oregano?
I’d say it would since you essentially want all the seasonings for the ultimate flavor!
I used this last night with a marinade I made. I added juice from half a lime, half a lemon, half of an orange, and 2 Oz of pineapple juice. It was amazing, and I had so many compliments. Thank you 😊
So happy to hear!! :)