Sazón Completo en Polvo [Recipe + Video] Homemade Seasoning (2024)

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Sprinkle some authentic Dominican sazón en polvo on your dishes with our two ways to make Dominican sazón completo. This Homemade Dominican seasoning powder shortens the preparation time of your Dominican meal and adds the sabor criollo we love so much.

By Clara Gonzalez - Last reviewed . Published Jun 1, 2012

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Why we ❤️ it

Whenever I need to use seasoning powder at home, I prefer my own homemade seasoning powder. I'm a huge fan of modern conveniences, but when it comes to food, homemade is almost always better.

I like to write our recipes in a way that encourages people to live more frugally and eat more naturally. I make it from fresh herbs that are starting to wilt and spoil, so nothing is wasted. Go around sprinkling your preparations with it, like a fairy godmother of deliciousness!

What's sazón completo / en polvo?

You know I won't steer you wrong: when it comes to authentic traditional cookery, the Dominican sazón líquido is what our grandmas preferred and had access to. But in modern times, sazón completo or sazón en polvo has overtaken it.

Sazón en polvo is a supermarket-bought seasoning powder that combines the traditional flavors of Dominican cookery. It typically contains garlic, onion, oregano, cilantro, parsley, and black pepper.

Each brand, however, adds a whole bunch of ingredients that you may not care for in your food, including sugar, starch, artificial coloring and flavoring, agglutinants, anticaking agents, MSD, salt and/or extra sodium, etc. [source]. So, if you want something simpler, you can pick one of these two homemade choices.

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Homemade seasoning powder and ingredients.

How to use it

You can use these sazones en polvo to add some Dominican flavor to your foods or enhance the flavors in your Dominican dishes.

Some dishes that call for seasoning powder are our Pinchos de pollo (chicken skewers), our Rikitaki sandwich recipe, Pasteles en hoja Dominican "tamales" and our Pastelón en hoja casserole.

Top tips

  • Herbs: Do you have other Dominicanherbs(leek, chives, cilantro ancho/culantro, etc.)? Throw them in, too!
  • Salt: I do not recommend adding salt to it. Salt ishydrophilic(will attract water from the air) and makes it damp making it last much less time.
  • Storing: If you make a batch that is going to last more than a week, it's best to keep it refrigerated, out of an abundance of caution, and to prevent it from clumping from humidity in the air.

About this recipe

So why take the time to make homemade seasoning powder?

Because this one is made from ingredients we may already have. And because it tastes better. You have the choice of using store-bought dry ingredients or using fresh ingredients. The recipe provides the list of ingredients and instructions for both.

Another reason to make this seasoning powder is to save a bunch of herbs from ending up in the trash. I don't like wasting food.

Once you see how easy it is to make this, you, too, will be loath to pay for seasoning powder.

Buen provecho!

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Sazón Completo en Polvo [Recipe + Video] Homemade Seasoning Powder

By: Clara Gonzalez

Learn how to make two versions of Dominican Sazón en Polvo, and add this seasoning powder to your dishes for authentic Dominican flavor.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Seasoning

Cuisine Dominican

Servings 6 tablespoon

Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients

Quick seasoning

Seasoning with fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients

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    To make quick seasoning: Mix all the ingredients and store the mixture in an airtight jar. No further steps necessary.

    To make with fresh herbs: Remove the oregano sticks to leave just the leaves.

    Spread the parsley, thyme, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and onion on a baking sheet. Continue with the steps below.

2. Dry

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    Drying in dehydrator: Place in dehydrator for 4-5 hours, or until completely dry (they will crumble when pressed).

    Drying in oven: Dry on metal tray in the oven at 176 ºC [80 ºC] (or as low as possible) for 4 hours, or until all ingredients are dry (they will crumble when pressed).

    Drying in microwave: Microwave herbs only (no garlic or onion - see notes) on a microwave-safe tray for 30 seconds. Check to see that they are completely dry (they will crumble when pressed). Microwave for another 10 seconds if they need to be dried some more.

    The color of the resulting powder will depend on the combination of herbs and the drying method.

3. Clean

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    Remove from the oven/dehydrator/microwave and remove the remaining oregano and thyme sticks, leaving only the leaves.

4. Pulverize

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    Pulverize in a food processor or coffee grinder.

5. Storage

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    To store, put in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (see notes).

    Use it to season vegetables, meats, and fish.

Cook's Notes

Garlic and onion take too long to dry in the microwave, regardless of how thin it's minced/sliced, and it eventually burns a bit, so it doesn't work. In that case, make a herb-only seasoning, or add store-bought dry garlic and onion.

This is my preferred method, actually, because it's speedy, energy-efficient, and uncomplicated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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FAQs

What is Sazon seasoning made of? ›

Traditional sazon is a blend of coriander, cumin, achiote, garlic powder, oregano, salt & pepper. Many pre-packaged sazon seasonings contain MSG, so I love to make my own with what I typically have on hand.

How do you use Sazon completa? ›

Use it on all kinds of meats, poultry and fish, and sprinkle it on soups, salads, sauces and vegetables. Dehydrated Vegetables (Garlic & Onion), Spices, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Spices, Herbs and Tricalcium Phosphate (as an anti-caking agent).

What is a substitute for Sazon seasoning? ›

Create your own blend by combining ground cumin, ground coriander, garlic powder, dried oregano, and annatto powder. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Ensure the annatto powder is evenly distributed throughout the blend. Experiment with the ingredients and flavors until you achieve a blend you like.

How do you use Sazon seasoning? ›

You can add it to your favorite recipe to bring out the color in your rice, soups, stews, and to enhance the flavor of your foods. To use, follow the directions on the packaging. Most times sazón is used 1-2 teaspoons per every 3-4 servings.

What are the bad ingredients in Sazon? ›

Yes: The ingredients of Sazon Goya con azafran are: monosodium glutamate, salt, dehydrated garlic, cumin, yellow 5, tricalcium phosphate (anti-caking agent), annato (color), mexican saffron, turmeric (color), Red 4...if you want to make a version without MSG, try the following - you will need: 1 tbsp.

How to make your own seasoning? ›

Another all-purpose seasoning that will go with anything savory: hamburgers, chicken breasts, grilled vegetables, even soups and broths.
  1. 6 tablespoons salt.
  2. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.
  3. 1/2 teaspoon marjoram.
  4. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder.
  5. 2 1/4 teaspoons paprika.
  6. 1/4 teaspoon curry powder.
Mar 17, 2021

What are the ingredients in completa? ›

INGREDIENTS: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, GARLIC, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO, BASIL, AND TURMERIC FOR SPICE AND COLOR), ONION, AND TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (TO MAKE FREE FLOWING).

What do people use Sazon for? ›

What do I make with Sazon? I always season my wings with it, I use it on my grilled chicken wings, in Mom's Chicken and Rice, Sofrito Chicken Stew, Chicken and Lentil Soup and many more dishes!

What is complete seasoning used for? ›

Badia's Complete Seasoning is the perfect combination of ingredients and spices. Use it on all kind of meats, poultry, fish, soups, salads, sauces and vegetables.

What is the most popular Sazon? ›

Annatto is what gives sazón its signature red hue. Arguably the most recognizable sazón in the U.S., Goya's sazón is available in bodegas, delis and supermarkets across the country.

What is the difference between adobo and Sazon seasoning? ›

The counterpart to adobo seco, sazón is another Puerto Rican seasoned salt – the difference being that while adobo is primarily used to flavor meat, sazón is primarily used to flavor vegetables.

What can I use in place of Sazon Goya? ›

  1. 2 part onion powder.
  2. 2 part ground cumin.
  3. 2 part ground turmeric.
  4. 1 part ground black pepper.
  5. 4 part salt.
  6. 4 part ground achiote or sweet paprika.
Jul 24, 2019

Do Mexicans use Sazon? ›

Did you happen to notice that pretty orange package in the ingredient photo? That is sazon, and it's an amazing seasoning blend. The word sazon means seasoning in Spanish, and it's very popular in Latin cooking.

How long does Sazon seasoning last? ›

With this being said, our seasonings stay fresh for up to 24 months if they stay in a cool and dry place and away from the heat and sunlight. After using our seasoning, make sure to keep the containers tightly sealed. With this quality control, seasonings can last up to 36 months with very little flavor degradation.

Is Sazon used in Mexican cooking? ›

Bonus ingredient: Sazón

And it's an important part of Mexican cooking — something you can't buy at the store. It roughly means "magic in the kitchen" in Spanish. It's the flavor that you bring as a cook that makes the food uniquely yours.

Is Sazon good or bad for you? ›

In short, no. Sazón, itself, is not bad for your health unless you have high blood pressure. Even then, you would have to eat spoonfuls of it on a daily basis in order for it to cause you harm. So, like most spice blends that contain salt, you should eat it in moderation.

Are adobo and Sazon the same thing? ›

Adobo and sazon are both very important seasoning blends used in Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and other Latin American cuisines. They start with the same base, but sazon goes a little further. Depending on the brand, this companion to adobo can be enhanced with the addition of coriander, dried onion, and cumin.

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