Homemade Cuban Complete Seasoning (Sazón Completa)
Description
Authentic Cuban complete seasoning made from scratch — no MSG, no additives. One all-purpose spice blend for chicken, pork, beef, seafood, beans, and rice.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon annatto, achiote powder — optional, for color
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric — optional, deepens the golden color
Instructions
- Combine. Add all the spices to a small bowl.
- Whisk. Stir thoroughly until the color is uniform and there are no clumps. Crush large oregano leaves or pulse the blend in a spice grinder for a finer texture.
- Taste and adjust. Rub a tiny pinch on your tongue. Add salt a teaspoon at a time, or more cumin for warmth.
- Store. Funnel into a clean, airtight jar and label with the date.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
- For a salt-free version, leave out the salt and season to taste at the stove.
- Skip the annatto and turmeric if you don't mind a tan (rather than golden) blend — the flavor is unchanged.
- Stored airtight away from heat and light, it keeps its best flavor for about 6 months and stays usable for 1–2 years.
- Use about 1 to 1½ teaspoons per pound of meat; a lighter hand on seafood.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg