Name: Sazón Spice Mix Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 tablespoons
Cuisine: MEXICAN
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground achiote or sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

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By Genevieve Ko

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.

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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.