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Homemade Sazon by Denny Modesto

"This is a family recipe, extending back to my great-grandmother. A homemade sazon speeds up the cooking process."

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cubanelle peppers or green bell peppers
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 10-12 stems fresh thyme
  • Small bunch fresh oregano

Instructions
 

  • Peel and roughly chop the onion, Peel the garlic cloves.
  • Remove the stems and seeds from the cubanelle peppers, then chop them into chunks.
  • Wash and pat dry the cilantro and parsley.
  • Remove the thyme leaves from the stems.
  • Chop the celery into smaller pieces.
  • Place the onion, garlic, cubanelle peppers, cilantro, parsley, thyme, oregano, and celery into
  • the bowl of your food processor. You may need to do this in steps depending on the size of your processor.
  • Pulse the mixture until it is very finely chopped but not pureed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly processed.
  • Use a strainer to remove three-quarters of the water from the mixture
  • Transfer the finely chopped mixture to a clean, airtight container.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to the mix. This helps to preserve the freshness and flavor.
  • Store the mix in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for 2-3 weeks.