Sazon Preparado (Prepared Seasoning)

Sazón, a seasoned salt fragrant with cumin, garlic, and oregano, is the ubiquitous seasoning of Puerto Rico.

Sazon is a type of seasoned salt found in Spanish and Mexican markets. The seasoning is used on meats, fish, poultry and even to flavor soups and stews. One popular brand is by Goya Foods. Typical ingredients include, cilantro, achiote, garlic, salt. Some brands contain MSG so check labels carefully if you wish to avoid the additive.

Yield: 6 cups

3 md Onions; chopped
1 ea Pepper, bell, green; seeded,
-chopped
1 ea Pepper, bell, red; seeded,
-chopped
4 lg Garlic cloves; peeled,
-chopped
1 tb Oregano
1 c Scallions; chopped, both
-green and white
1/2 c Parsley; coarsely chopped
1/2 c Coriander; chopped
1 ts Tabasco sauce
1 tb Paprika, sweet
1 c Tomato paste
1 c Oil, olive
1/2 c Vinegar, white
Salt; to taste

Combine all ingredients and blend, bit by bit, to a puree in blender.
Pour into saucepan and simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Cool and bottle.

Used to flavor stews, beans, rice and vegetables. Easy to make and useful to have on hand.