Badia Cloves Whole 12 oz

Whole cloves from Badia in a 12 oz jar — the warm, slightly sweet spice that anchors lechón marinades, mojo brines, and Cuban desserts like natilla and arroz con leche.

Common Uses: studded into lechón asado and pernil before roasting, simmered into picadillo and ropa vieja for backbone, infused into milk for flan and natilla, steeped in syrups for arroz con leche.

Pantry Role: base seasoning, holiday staple.

Common In: Cuban, Caribbean, and pan-Latin kitchens, especially during Noche Buena and Christmas roasting.

Pairs With: canela, comino, bay leaf, naranja agria, garlic, brown sugar, and slow-cooked pork.

Whole cloves hold their oils longer than ground — crush only what you need. Ships nationwide.