Homemade Sazon Seasoning

For years a staple ingredient in latino recipes has been certain brand (starting with a G) of sazon. However, if you’re looking for an healthier, non-GMO, no-food dye alternative, my Homemade Sazon Seasoning is for you! It packs all the color and flavor of that G brand, but without the added chemicals.

Store-bought Sazon vs. Homemade Sazon

Growing up, my family lived by using that orange packet of sazon. It gives food that iconic orange-red color, and admittedly tastes amazing. But, once society became more aware of reading labels and organic ingredients, the choice of using a less filler sazon alternative became popular.

Personally, I still use both versions because I enjoy some balance.

So what’s the biggest difference? Homemade sazon seasoning doesn’t have food dye additives, GMO, or non-clumping agents. Best of all, it can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for store-bought sazon, without sacrificing the flavor.

Ingredients

Recreating the iconic color and flavor of store-bought sazon starts with these important ingredients. The star ingredient is achiote powder (which derives from the annatto seed)

• Coriander
• Cumin
• Achiote powder*
• Oregano
• Granulated garlic
• Onion powder
• Black pepper
• Salt

Swapping Sazon in Recipes

You are probably wondering “How much homemade sazon is equal to one sazon packet?“

Of course I had to test it out and do a little comparison. After opening 1 packet of sazon and emptying the amount into some measuring spoons, I found that 1 sazon packet is equal to roughly 2 teaspoons of seasoning.

So when swapping store-bought sazon with a homemade version, remember this easy recipe conversion

1 PACKET = 2 TEASPOONS

Recipes using Homemade Sazon

1. Puerto Rican Chuletas Fritas: https://www.nataknowsbest.com/puerto-rican-chuletas-fritas/
2. Puerto Rican Pastelon: https://www.nataknowsbest.com/puerto-rican-pastelon/
3. Puerto Rican Empanadillas: https://www.nataknowsbest.com/puerto-rican-empanadas/