Cloves
Spices$4.49 / 1 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Cloves are a spice with an intense and aromatic flavor, widely used in Mexican cuisine. They are incorporated into sauces, stews, and desserts, adding a warm touch to flavors. Their use is common in the preparation of traditional dishes.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cloves, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using cloves
Oaxacan Chileajo (Chilli and Garlic Pork Stew)
Conejo en Adobo (Rabbit in Red Chilli Adobo)
Pato en Mole de Ciruela (Duck in Oaxacan Plum Mole)
Mole Ranchero (Ranch-Style Mole)
Estofado de Pollo Yucateco (Yucatecan Chicken Stew)
Mexican Fig Preserve in Piloncillo Syrup
Mixiote-Wrapped Tacos (Steamed Lamb)
Almond Mole (Mole Almendrado, Puebla)
Green Papaya Candy in Piloncillo Syrup
Chiapas Bread and Chilli Soup
Puebla Almond Chicken (Pollo Almendrado)
Birria de Barbacoa (Aguascalientes-Style Beef Birria)
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 12 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 US?
You can buy Cloves online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
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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