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Last Updated July 3, 2023

Homemade Cuban Sazon Completa (Complete Seasoning)

4.38 from 101 votes
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This homemade complete seasoning is my own twist on Cuban sazon completa made with ground coriander, ground annatto, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper without MSG or additives. Perfect spice blend for pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and more!

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Homemade Cuban Sazon Completa (Complete Seasoning)

Published on by Jamie Silva

This is my favorite seasoning mix of all time! It’s super versatile and really elevates the taste of all my favorite Cuban dishes.

I sometimes just add a teaspoon of this homemade spice blend to my recipes and don’t even bother with measuring out other spices. It pretty much has all I need!

I find that many storebought spice blends are made with additives and MSG which I’m not a fan of which is why I developed my own sazon completa recipe.

Not to mention, it’s way cheaper to just make this complete seasoning yourself.

Let me show you how to make it!

homemade cuban sazon completa made with ground coriander, ground annatto, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper

Ingredients You’ll Need

This homemade Cuban complete seasoning is a blend of:

  • Ground coriander. Provides a citrusy yet earthy flavor.
  • Ground annatto. Also known as achiote, it tastes woodsy, earthy, and peppery. If you can’t find annatto or achiote powder, you can substitute for paprika.
  • Dried oregano. Mildly sweet, slightly bitter, and peppery.
  • Ground cumin. Nutty, earthy, and warm.
  • Garlic powder. Garlicky yet slightly sweet.
  • Onion powder. Slightly sweet onion flavor.
  • Salt.
  • Pepper.

You can find all these spices in a Cuban kitchen. It’s a must! I like to think of this spice blend as a shortcut to all my favorite seasonings in one bottle.

When you’re buying these spices, make sure the ingredient list doesn’t have anything funky. The beauty of making this at home is no additives or MSG.

The recipe below makes 3 ounces which equates to about 18 teaspoons of seasoning.

spices blended in a bowl

What does complete seasoning taste like?

This homemade Cuban complete seasoning tastes savory and earthy but never spicy.

How long does this homemade complete seasoning last?

This homemade spice blend lasts up to 6 months in an empty spice bottle or even a mini mason jar.

spice jars

Spice Jars

These spice jars are absolutely perfect for organizing your spice cabinet or for storing your homemade seasonings.

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Originally posted July 2017. Updated April 2022.

Homemade Cuban Sazon Completa (Complete Seasoning)

4.38 from 101 votes
By: Jamie Silva
This homemade complete seasoning is my own twist on Cuban sazon completa made with ground coriander, ground annatto, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper without MSG or additives. Perfect spice blend for pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Seasoning, Spices
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 3 ounces

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt (if using kosher salt, use 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground annatto or achiote (substitute for paprika)
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, stir all the spices together until well combined. Transfer the spice blend to an empty spice bottle or a mini mason jar.
  • This spice blend makes 3 ounces which equates to about 18 teaspoons. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Feel free to use it on chicken, pork, fish, meat, just about anything to want to elevate in flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

You can store this spice blend in an empty spice bottle or a mini mason jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 teaspoonCalories: 30 kcalCarbohydrates: 6 gProtein: 1 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 2797 mgPotassium: 123 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 37 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 54 mgIron: 2 mg
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JAMIE SILVA
Miami native, first-generation Cuban-American, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon. Since 2016, Jamie has been developing recipes inspired by her rich Cuban heritage and Latin-inspired recipes influenced by her hometown of Miami.

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  6. Elyse says

    5 stars
    I used this last night with a marinade I made. I added juice from half a lime, half a lemon, half of an orange, and 2 Oz of pineapple juice. It was amazing, and I had so many compliments. Thank you 😊

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  10. Rebekah says

    5 stars
    I used this on a 7 grain mix tonight. The 7 grain mix was bland but I added a pinch of this for fantastic flavor! Thank you!

    Reply

  11. Nick says

    5 stars
    Thanks for this spice recipe!😁Am doing a Cuban/Latin American inspired New Years Eve dinner. For 3 families & “a HORDE” of kids within that group! So this will be perfect to spice up the meals & add great flavour!🙌

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  13. Kathryn says

    5 stars
    I will have to try this for sure! I use Complete seasoning on many things….. love it! It is a staple in my home. I especially love to use it when making Guacamole. It is fantastic.

    The only problem I have is the MSG, so I would love to use organic, non GMO ingredients.

    Thanks for the recipe!
    Kathryn

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Hola! I’m Jamie.

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