Cloves
Cloves are a spice with an intense and aromatic flavour, widely used in Mexican cuisine. They are incorporated into sauces, stews, and desserts, adding a warm touch to flavours. Their use is common in the preparation of traditional dishes.
Estimated retail price
~£1.79 / 30g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cloves, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 14 recipes in our collection, including Oaxacan Chileajo (Chilli and Garlic Pork Stew), Conejo en Adobo (Rabbit in Red Chilli Adobo) and Pato en Mole de Ciruela (Duck in Oaxacan Plum Mole). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Cloves
StewsOaxacan Chileajo (Chilli and Garlic Pork Stew)
MeatsConejo en Adobo (Rabbit in Red Chilli Adobo)
StewsPato en Mole de Ciruela (Duck in Oaxacan Plum Mole)
MolesMole Ranchero (Ranch-Style Mole)
StewsEstofado de Pollo Yucateco (Yucatecan Chicken Stew)
DessertsMexican Fig Preserve in Piloncillo Syrup
TacosMixiote-Wrapped Tacos (Steamed Lamb)
MolesAlmond Mole (Mole Almendrado, Puebla)
DessertsGreen Papaya Candy in Piloncillo Syrup
Sopas Y CaldosChiapas Bread and Chilli Soup
StewsPuebla Almond Chicken (Pollo Almendrado)
StewsBirria de Barbacoa (Aguascalientes-Style Beef Birria)
StewsAsado de Chile Colorado Duranguense (Durango Pork in Red Chile Sauce)
StewsPollo de San Marcos (San Marcos Fair Chicken in Dried Chile Sauce)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Cloves?
Cloves is used in 14 recipes in our collection, such as Oaxacan Chileajo (Chilli and Garlic Pork Stew) and Conejo en Adobo (Rabbit in Red Chilli Adobo). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Cloves in the UK?
You can buy Cloves online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Cloves be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
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