Sazón Spice Mix

Share via
- Email
- Facebook
- X
- LinkedIn
- Threads
- Reddit
- WhatsApp

July 10, 2020

This from-scratch version of sazón takes a minute to mix together. Store-bought versions often include MSG. If you have some on hand and would like to use it, you can add a pinch.

Read More Read Less

2 teaspoons ground achiote or sweet paprika

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

Stir together the achiote, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and black pepper in a bowl. Use immediately or store in a glass jar.

Make Ahead:

The spice mix can be stored in a jar for up to six months.

Genevieve Ko

Genevieve Ko is the former cooking editor for the Los Angeles Times. She is a cookbook author and has been a food writer, editor and recipe developer for national food media outlets. Ko graduated from Yale after a childhood in Monterey Park.