Simple to make, Sazon Seasoning is a flavorful all-purpose blend of seasonings that accents Mexican, Cuban, and Spanish recipes for rice, beans, vegetables, and meat dishes.
WHAT IS SAZON SEASONING?
Sazon, pronounced in Spain, sah-thohn, is a type of flavorful seasoning salt, used in Spanish and Mexican cooking. Since Sazon means ‘seasoning’ in Spanish, it is easy to see where the name for this all-purpose seasoning comes from. The seasoning is reddish in color, recipes typically include coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
HOW DOES IT TASTE?
Sazon gives your food a savory and comforting flavor that is not spicy. It’s a quick way to add classic Spanish flavor to your recipes.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Sazon seasoning is used to enhance existing flavors in a dish just like you would with a salt shaker.
- Beef
- Chicken
- Fish
- Soups and Stews
- Tacos
- Rice
- Pulled Pork
- Beans
WHAT IS GOYA SAZON MADE OF?
According to the Goya web site the ingredients are as follows.
MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CUMIN, YELLOW 5, TRI- CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), CORIANDER, ANNATTO (COLOR), RED 40.
HOW DO YOU MAKE HOMEMADE SAZON FROM SCRATCH?
Some commercially made sazon contain MSG, dyes, and other additives so mixing your own is a simple and easy way to not have to worry about unhealthy additives.
SAZON RECIPE INGREDENTS
- coriander
- cumin
- turmeric
- garlic powder
- salt
- paprika
- oregano
- black pepper
AMAZON ING
HOW TO STORE SAZON SEASONING
This sazon recipe will stay fresh for up to 3 months in a good air tight spice container. These OXO brand containers are made just for keeping all your spices fresh.
OXO Good Grips 4-Piece Mini POP Container Set
SAZON SEASONING USES
Once you make a batch of your own sazon seasoning you will want to use it again and again. Try it in my Cuban Quinoa Bowl.
You can put some Latin flavor on your dinner table with these Authentic Latin Sazon Recipes. A Latino classic menu of rice, beans, pork chicken, or shrimp all packed with great flavors your family will love.
FOR MORE HOMEMADE SEASONING RECIPES BE SURE AND TRY THESE
- Spicy Seasoning Salt
- Homemade Mexican Seasoning Salt
- Thai Seasoning
- Spicy Seed Topping
- Homemade Zesty Italian Seasoning and Dressing Mix
- Seafood Seasoning Boil
- BBQ Coffee Dry Rub
Sazon Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl, stir to mix well.
- Place seasoning in an air tight jar and store in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.
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