Best Sazon Seasoned Salt Recipes

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SAZóN



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Cumin-heavy sazón is among the most commonly used spice blends in Puerto Rican cooking, and is also popular throughout Latin America. This seasoning is an incredible cheat, and is typically found in the international section of most supermarkets. Commercial brands are flavor bombs pumped with monosodium glutamate - MSG - that can make almost anything taste better. While I'm not MSG-phobic, I do prefer making my own blends to control both the flavor and the salt content. This is my take on sazón, minus the MSG, and with turmeric added along with the standard annatto to imbue dishes with a golden hue. Adaptation is encouraged based on preference, and if you can't find ground annatto then sweet paprika is a perfect substitute. It will keep in an air-tight container for years.

Provided by Von Diaz

Time 5m

Yield About 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons fine sea salt
2 tablespoons ground annatto or sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In an airtight container, combine all ingredients. Cover and shake well to incorporate.
  • Use with carne guisada, alcapurrias or

SAZON - SEASONED SALT



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According to Healthy Latin Cooking, this tangy, spiced salt is an indispensable seasoning in Puerto Rico. Unlike commercial mixes, this has no MSG. Sprinkle sazon on meats and seafoods, or use as table salt.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Puerto Rican

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup cumin seed
2 tablespoons white peppercorns
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
3/4 cup salt
1 1/2 cups garlic powder
1/4 cup dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a small, dry skillet, combine cumin seeds and both kinds of peppercorns.
  • Roast over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted & fragrant. Transfer to small bowl to cool.
  • In a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle, grind the roasted spices until they are a fine powder.
  • Stir in salt, garlic powder and oregano.
  • Store sazon in airtight containers in cool, dark place.

SAZON



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This is a copycat version of sazon, which I always use in Puerto Rican dishes. Other versions of this recipe call for only paprika or turmeric. I find adding both achieves the reddish-orange color without affecting flavor. The salt in this recipe can be reduced or omitted as many dishes call for additional salt. I prefer to omit and just add salt as needed to dishes while I'm cooking. I hope you will enjoy it!

Provided by SZYQ1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground annatto seed
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons dried Mexican oregano

Steps:

  • Combine coriander, cumin, garlic powder, annatto, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and Mexican oregano in an air-tight container and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 577.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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