Clove
Spices$4.49 / 1 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Clove is an intense spice with a sweet, pungent aroma used sparingly in Mexican cooking. It adds depth to black mole, pork adobo, and Christmas ponche punch. It is added whole during cooking and removed before serving, or ground with other spices in a molcajete to create complex spice blends.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Clove, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Beef Birria, Tacos al Pastor and Barbacoa Tacos. 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 using clove
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 Clove?
Clove is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Beef Birria and Tacos al Pastor. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Clove in the US?
You can buy Clove online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
How should Clove 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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