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homemade Cuban seasoning in a spoon

Homemade Cuban Seasoning

This homemade Cuban seasoning is a fragrant, flexible spice blend with annatto, cumin, oregano, garlic, onion, cayenne, peppercorns, and a touch of sugar.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon annatto seeds whole
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
  • Transfer the blend to a bottle as is, or grind it before storing.

Notes

Toast the whole spices briefly over medium-low heat only if you can cool them completely before grinding.