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Simple recipe to make sazon seasoning at home. Without msg and artificial ingredients.

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

5 tablespoons

5 from 5 votes

RECIPE

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Sazon Seasoning is a flavorful blend of earthy Hispanic spices.

This is a homemade copycat goya sazon seasoning recipe.

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The blend is without msg and artificial color, AND it's not spicy hot!

It's all-natural vegan, gluten-free, prepared with quality spices from scratch.

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  • 📕 What is Sazon Seasoning?
  • 🧂 Ingredients
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📕 What is Sazon Seasoning?

Sazon means seasoning in Spanish and it's a universal Hispanic spice blend that shouldn't be missed if you love Latino food.

Goya popularized the seasoning with their little packs but there are other brands such as Knorr, that sell it as well.

Each pack contains about 1 ½ Teaspoon of this particular seasoning blend.

Sazon find use in Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Colombian foods (just to name a few).

Stews, soups, sauces (salsas) are seasoned with the spice blend.

🧂 Ingredients

Annatto achiote

The specialty of this spice blend is the addition of one particular, not that well know, spice called Achiote.

Annatto are orange-red seeds from the achiote tree and the spice is usually called achiote.

Crushed seeds taste earthy and color food orange-red.

I recommend you get already ground annatto seeds because it's hard to grind them. I.e the spice color gets stuck in a mortar and pestle and it's a pain to remove it.

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Culantro or Coriander

Culantro is another ingredient in the seasoning blend. It tastes like ground coriander seeds.

You can either use ground dried culantro leaves, or coriander seeds (never dried coriander leaves).

By the way, Coriander and Cilantro is the same thing.

The name cilantro is used on the American continent only, the rest of the world calls it coriander.

Other spices

The spice mix also includes garlic powder, cumin powder and salt.

Because this is a goya copycat recipe (and they usually add a yellow coloring), I add turmeric powder as well.

A small quantity of turmeric is enough to add a shade of yellow to your spice blend.

However, keep in mind that turmeric is not a traditional south and central american ingredient. It's just a convenient color enhancer in this recipe.

🥣 Uses

I have found it to be a super useful spice blend. We have been using it to various dishes, even non-Hispanic foods.

It's not hot spicy but rather earthy and the color is just another plus point!

Add it to....

  • bean stew
  • grilled chicken
  • pork loin roast or to season pulled pork or pork chops
  • beef such as carne asada
  • fish as in trout or rock fish
  • tacos (a little sprinkle)
  • rice - to make sazon flavored rice

That said, I got creative in the past and I just drizzled some sazon over my ramen bowl and it tasted great too.

So, don't limit yourself! A sprinkle here and there can be magic!

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🍱 Storing

Store your finished mixed spice blend in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight, humidity and heat.

Keep them in glass jars with a lid, so that you can see them and you don't forget about your spices.

A rack where the spices are visible is another plus point and a must for all spice lovers!

Keep some rice kernels with the seasoning blend to avoid it from getting humid and getting lumpy.

Use within 6 months or so. Don't keep for more than a year. It's always better to prepare a fresh batch.

💭 FAQs

Can you substitute annato/ achiote powder?

I don't recommend to substitute this earthy spice because it's a main ingredient but if you can't get it, you can try to use paprika powder instead.

How much sazon seasoning can I add to my food?

For a cup of rice, for example, use about 1 ½ teaspoon of sazon seasoning. To season any other foods such as stews and soups, just add a small quantity, taste and see if more is needed. To season meats before cooking, use about 1-2 teaspoons for a pound (½ kg) meat

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Sazon Seasoning Recipe

Simple recipe to make sazon seasoning at home. Without msg and artificial ingredients.

5 from 5 votes

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Caribbean, Mexican, South American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 5 tablespoons

Calories: 13kcal

Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If you use whole spices (for more quality), dry fry them first in a pan to release flavors and to get them crispy. Leave to cool and grind to a fine blend.

  • To make a quick sazon seasoning, use spice powders. Mix in a bowl to a well combined seasoning blend.

  • Store in a glass jar away from direct sunlight, humidity and heat.

Notes

  1. It's easy to work with powdered annetto seeds. It's called either annetto or achiate in stores.
  2. Turmeric is optional. It adds a yellow color to the spice blend and to your food but it's not a Hispanic ingredient. This is a goya copycat recipe and they usually add artificial food coloring.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sazon Seasoning Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 1399mg58%

Potassium 53mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 15IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 18mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Goya Sazon seasoning? ›

Packing a powerful punch of coriander, garlic, cumin and annatto, this small packet of Sazón GOYA® with Coriander & Annatto instantly makes your dish more delicious by quickly adding an appealing flavor and vibrant color. 1.41 oz.

What can I use instead of Sazon Goya? ›

Spices like ground coriander, cumin, garlic and onion powders are pretty common. The key ingredient to give that rich, red color to sazon is achiote powder. If annatto seeds or achiote powder aren't available, you can substitute with a good pinch of saffron threads or an equal amount of turmeric.

What if I don't have Sazon? ›

Tips. If you can't find ground annatto, use ground paprika. Mexican oregano is preferred but regular oregano works well, too. Use 1 1/2 teaspoons of this mix to equal 1 packet of store-bought sazón seasoning.

Is there turmeric in Sazon Goya? ›

Monosodium Glutamate, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Cumin, Yellow 5, Tricalcium Phosphate (Anti-Caking Agent), Annato (Color), Mexican Saffron, Turmeric (Color), Red 40.

What is the original Sazon seasoning? ›

Traditional sazon is a blend of coriander, cumin, achiote, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper. Many pre-packaged sazon seasonings contain MSG, so I love to make my own with what I typically have on hand. It tastes very close to the real thing, but with a few swaps of pantry staples you might already have available.

What is equivalent to Sazon seasoning? ›

If you're looking for alternatives to Sazon seasoning, you can use a combination of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and achiote powder to add a similar flavor profile to your dishes.

What is the difference between adobo and Sazon seasoning? ›

The counterpart to adobo seco, sazón is another Puerto Rican seasoned salt – the difference being that while adobo is primarily used to flavor meat, sazón is primarily used to flavor vegetables.

Is Goya adobo the same as Sazon? ›

Adobo and sazon are both very important seasoning blends used in Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and other Latin American cuisines. They start with the same base, but sazon goes a little further. Depending on the brand, this companion to adobo can be enhanced with the addition of coriander, dried onion, and cumin.

What are the bad ingredients in Sazon? ›

Yes: The ingredients of Sazon Goya con azafran are: monosodium glutamate, salt, dehydrated garlic, cumin, yellow 5, tricalcium phosphate (anti-caking agent), annato (color), mexican saffron, turmeric (color), Red 4...if you want to make a version without MSG, try the following - you will need: 1 tbsp.

Do Mexicans use Sazon? ›

For many Latin American families, the kitchen has to be stocked with a few key ingredients. There are the dried goods such as grains, rice and beans, liquids like oils and vinegars, marinades like adobo and sofrito, but just as crucial are the salsas and, of course, the sazón.

What is a substitute for Sazon without annatto? ›

Here are some easy variations:
  • Turmeric: Turmeric is a decent substitute for ground achiote powder if you can't find it.
  • Add salt: Feel free to add a teaspoon or two of salt to your blend if you want. ...
  • Turn up the heat: Add a half teaspoon of cayenne or a full teaspoon of black pepper to add some spice to the mix.
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Is there MSG in Sazon Goya? ›

Her recipe below contains no added food coloring, so it may not have quite the bright, vibrant orange-y color of the popular Goya brand, especially if you use sweet paprika in place of ground achiote. Also, the first ingredient listed on Goya's original sazón is the flavor enhancer MSG, or monosodium glutamate.

What is a substitute for saffron in Sazon? ›

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Annatto Seeds or Achiote Powder – If neither of these is available to you, substitute with an equal amount of turmeric or a pinch of saffron. You could also substitute with 1 part turmeric and 2 parts paprika for a bit of heat!

Does Sazon have onion? ›

The primary spices of a classic homemade sazón spice mix are achiote or annatto, salt, cumin, coriander, garlic, onion, oregano, and black pepper. Some variations also use turmeric, paprika, or saffron. The flavor profile is garlicky, but not fiery.

Are adobo and Sazon the same thing? ›

Adobo and sazon are both very important seasoning blends used in Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and other Latin American cuisines. They start with the same base, but sazon goes a little further. Depending on the brand, this companion to adobo can be enhanced with the addition of coriander, dried onion, and cumin.

What does Sazon Goya seasoning taste like? ›

A tase of saltiness and spices, with no bite back of heat or lingering unpleasant taste.

Does Goya Sazon have pork? ›

I called customer service to double check and No it does NOT contain pork. It is according to PETA.

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