All of their sazóns have MSG, some form of garlic powder and tricalcium phosphate (an anti-caking agent) and many of them have artificial colors, salt and other spices. Anything that needs like a little savory bump to it … or something a little bit salty to finish it, it works awesome. Chef Eric Rivera of Addo in Seattle, whose parents and grandparents are from Puerto Rico, says he tries to make sazón relatable to someone who has never tried it.

Goya Sazonador Total is a common ingredient in Cuban recipes, Jamaican recipes and Latin American recipes. In addition, this option also contains more herbs, and it is ideal for swapping with meat-based dishes. The tiny seeds were impervious to my efforts, however, so I resorted to my grinder — which did turn a lovely shade of red! If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.Rivera said, "I use annatto seed in mine, that kind of covers your fingers with it and makes you know that you're actually cooking with it. Complete with flavors inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine, this mix has everything you need to make a simple but delicious meal. The recipe intentionally doesn’t include salt which allows you to salt your dishes exactly to your preferences. It comes from the same family as cilantro, but has long leaves and is one of the herbs used in sofrito.

I still haven't found something where it doesn't work good with unless there's a bunch of other spices it has to compete with," he said.Second, be prepared for those ruby-colored seeds to stain the spice grinder needed to pulverize them. InMexico, we don’t actually use a lot of pre-made spice mixes but this is a great one to have on hand. You can use this all purpose Mexican seasoning in loads of different dishes, from tacos to chili, nachos, burritos, enchiladas and more.

Now I can try some of my favorites even tho they won’t taste like hers I’m going to give them a try. I hadn’t heard of that and it would provide a great alternative to grinding into a powder and allow for different uses. I had been looking for an authentic mexican taco seasoning that didn’t include chili powder or a tomato base. Whether in the kitchen or on the grill, you’ll find me cooking American favorites with a love for BBQ, Mexican and Tex Mex. Then put all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until the ingredients are equally dispersed.

This simple seasoning and marinade adds so much flair to beef and is perfect for making homemade carne asada.