Homemade sazón comes together easily with spices you probably have in your pantry. I love making a batch of sazón Puertorriqueño to have on hand whenever I need it. When stored properly, it can last up to 3 years. But it doesn’t last long in my kitchen because I cook quite often and sazón makes everything taste delicious!
I also make homemade adobo y aceite de achiote (annatto oil) regularly. These pantry staples are so necessary for cooking Latin and Caribbean food.
Is sazón unhealthy?
Sazón is not unhealthy. There are many brands that sell healthy sazón such as Healthy Rican y LoisaUse mi código de descuento madewithsazon for 10% off your order at either brand!
Unfortunately, many brands sell sazon that contains harmful ingredients such as additives, fillers, dyes, and MSG. It is best to purchase sazón from trusted brands or just make it at home.
What is sazón made of?
Sazón is mostly made up of annatto, which gives it an orange color. Annatto is an orange-red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, native to tropical parts of the Americas.
Annatto is used to give many foods their yellow or orange color. For example, foods like butter, margarine, and cheese contain annatto. Many other processed foods like Goldfish, Cheetos, and graham crackers also contain annatto. The flavor of annatto is often described as nutty, earthy, and peppery. It is quite mild so the flavor doesn’t overpower most foods, making it ideal for adding color.
Homemade Sazón ingredients:
- Annatto
- Paprika
- Ajo en polvo
- Cebolla en polvo
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Coriander
How to make homemade sazón?
Add all spices to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined. To achieve a smoother consistency, you may blend the spices in a food processor or sift with a sieve. Use a funnel to pour the sazón into a glass jar. The spice jars I use can be found aquí! They come with the labels, a funnel, brush and marker which is super convenient.
You may store the rest of the sazón in an air tight container for up to 3 years. TIP: Use 2 teaspoons to substitute 1 sazon packet.
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Homemade Sazón (Sazón Puertorriqueño)
Ingredientes
- 1/4 taza ground annatto
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp ajo en polvo
- 2 tbsp cebolla en polvo
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
Intrucciones
- Add all spices to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- To achieve a smoother consistency, you may blend the spices in a food processor or sift with a sieve.
- Use a funnel to pour the sazón into a glass jar.
- You may store the rest in an air tight container for up to 3 years.
- TIP: Use 2 teaspoons to substitute 1 sazon packet.
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To achieve a smoother consistency, you may blend the spices in a food processor or sift with a sieve. Use a funnel to pour the sazón into a glass jar. Use 2 teaspoons to substitute 1 sazon packet. You may store the rest in an air tight container for up to 3 years.Shop my Amazon store!
The spice jars I use can be found aquí! They come with the labels, a funnel, brush and marker which is super convenient.¡Más recetas Latinas!
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Is better to use a healthy sazón with no harmful ingredients I will try your recipe thanks 💕
Yes this is much better than many brands of sazón. Let me know when you try it!
I’ve seen firsthand the love and passion she puts into perfecting this recipe, and the results are phenomenal. Our meals have never been more flavorful and authentic. I’m so proud of her for sharing this incredible blend with all of you. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be hooked just like I am!
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate the love and honest feedback on every post!
So I made the sazón and omg I taste the difference in homemade and store bought. It’s fantastic and easy to make. I love it
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