Sazon Packet Substitute Recipes

Check out this homemade version of a miracle spice mixture that's a staple in Puerto Rican kitchens.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     Spice     Onion     Garlic     Puerto Rico     Secret Weapon

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

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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

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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Eeeek! I ran out of Sazon Packets, now what? This is not the exact recipe, but tastes good and gets the job done. Use alone, or with other seasonings, to flavor meats, vegetables, soups, rice, whatever! Serving size approximate.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.9, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.1

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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

• Ingredients

This is my grandmother's Cuban picadillo (ground beef hash/chili) recipe which is usually served with white rice, beans and plantains. Picadillo also goes great with mashed potatoes and can be made without the squash. This dish is a favorite at home so I usually make 2 pounds to have leftovers for making empanadas (meat pies) the next day. Picadillo also freezes well. Of course my kids say this is the best picadillo they've ever had and I have to agree!

Provided by MarieSoler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1856.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

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