Sazón Seasoning

Grind cumin, coriander, and achiote seeds: You can grind the spices using an electric spice grinder, blender, food processor, coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle. If using an electric spice grinder or coffee grinder: Fill the spice grinder with cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and achiote seeds (be careful to not overfill past the max amount indicated). Process for 10-25 seconds, until your spices resemble a fine powder, with little to no large chunks. If using a mortar and pestle: Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and achiote seeds to the mortar. Crush the spices with firm pressure and continue grinding until you reach the desired texture. Make the spice mix: In a medium bowl, combine the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground achiote, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sift spices: Using a fine mesh sieve, sift spices over a large bowl to extract any large particles or spice husks that didn’t get fully processed. Store sazón: Funnel sazón into a container and cover tightly. Store sazón in a cool, dark place at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one year.