Sazon Dry Spice Mix

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 18

Flavorful Sazon Dry Spice Mix Recipe

by The Chefin Spice Mix

Prep

5 min

Cook

6-8 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4 ounces

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Sazon Dry Spice Mix is a popular dry rub and seasoning blend used widely in Latin and Caribbean cuisines. It adds flavors to the dishes making it more appetizing. The content of this spice mix is commonly found in recipes in Spanish and Latino cultures and also features in various signature dishes like Arroz con Pollo, Tostones, and Bistec Encebollado.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.	Spread the peppercorns and cumin seeds together on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast them for 6-8 minutes until fragrant.
3.	Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the spices to cool.
4.	Combine roasted cumin seeds and black peppercorns along with oregano, salt, garlic powder, dried citrus zest, saffron, and achiote powder in a blender jar. Process all the ingredients until the spices are well ground.
5.	Store the spice mix in an airtight container.

PROS

Sazon Dry Spice Mix can be used for flavoring various dishes such as rice, vegetables, and meats.
It’s loaded with aromatics like oregano, garlic, and cumin that enhances the taste of any savory dishes.

CONS

The end-product would be relatively saltier than typical spice mixes.
Ensure to check the salt content in a recipe before adding more salt.

Excess usage of this spice mix in dishes might lead to high blood pressure since the content of salt is higher in this mix.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The constituents of Sazon Dry Spice Mix have properties which aid in having a healthy gut, better metabolism, and also helps manage type 2 diabetes.
Saffron used in the mix could help in reducing appetite, promoting a feeling of fullness, and aiding weight loss.

	2 tablespoons black peppercorns
	2 tablespoons cumin seeds
	2 tablespoons oregano , dried
	1/2 cup salt , coarse ( kosher or sea )
	2 tablespoons garlic powder
	dried citrus zest ( orange , lemon or lime )
	saffron
	achiote powder