El Yucateco Achiote Paste (Annatto Seasoning) – 3.5 oz Authentic Mexican Red Achiote for Cochinita Pibil, Marinades & Traditional Latin Cooking (Pack of 1)

This is not spicy, you use to marinate chicken and pork before cooking...try mixing chopped garlic and onions and add a little water and rub it all over a whole chicken.....then cover and leave in the fridge and next day pop into the oven......I really like this item and I reorder....

I use this product frequently as part of the recipe for chipotle puree which is a staple in my kitchen, used in so many other recipes. I much appreciate that I can buy this powder/paste which is an essential ingredient, along with canned chipotles in adobo, in the making of the irresistible condiment.

Good product.

probably used 8 or 10 packages of this in the past year...mix in a blender with other spices eg minced garlic,oregano, cumin, chopped onion etc ...put in dutch oven over pork or chicken and bake......makes great soups ,sandwiches or tacos

I got this ingredient recommendations from a local Mexican Restaurant. It's their key secret ingredient for chicken and wonderful pulled tacos. Its all natural. Has 0 food dyes. The color comes from the Annatto seed. Great earthy Mexican flavors. I add OJ, apple cider vinegar, salt,pepper, and a little granulated garlic. Put in food processor to create a liquid. Pour over meat. Marinade at least 8 hours. Better over night.

Was hesitant to buy on Amazon and was especially hesitant after reading some reviews stating the product was expired or damaged in some wat. I ordered anyway (3-pack) and received brand-new, unopened, fresh, non-expired product and my recipe turned out great. Whew! Yay me.

The product came in three small individually packaged blocks of paste. I created a marinade made with orange juice & fresh squeezed lime & then tried to add the paste by using a potable mixer. I should have used a blender or a food processor to more thoroughly mix those two ingredients. I ended up using my fingers & hand to massage the pork ribs & chicken wings with the clumps of paste & liquid. I used a dry rub on the ribs, plus a small amount of seasoned salt, thyme, crushed red pepper, garlic, onion, etc. I used a similar concoction with the chicken, save & except I left off the rub. I poured the remaining liquid over the ribs & chicken & marinaded them overnight in the refrigerator in separate containers. The taste of both meats was extraordinary. Both tasted like the food we get from the local Chicken Pollo restaurant. I only used 2/3 of one packet. I placed the block of unused paste in the refrigerator. The combination of the red coloring in the paste & the sugars in the orange juice produced a charred appearance.

I work as a chef and take care of my elderly mother. That bring said it's hard to find the time to go to the speciality stores. I needed this asap to make pork tacos. Although I was worried about freshness due to other reviews this was perfectly soft and fresh. It was also cheaper than going to the nearest store. I allways buy in bulk so the 3 pack was perfect same 100g size I get at the store and 3 of them for the cost of 1.5 !

The flavor is absolutely incredible — earthy, slightly peppery, with a hint of citrus. It adds so much depth and color to my dishes, especially grilled chicken, pork, and rice. Every time I use it, the food turns out vibrant and full of authentic Latin flavor. I love how easy it is to use too — just mix a little with lime juice, garlic, and oil for the perfect marinade. It transforms even simple meals into something special. The beautiful red hue it gives to food makes everything look as good as it tastes! If you enjoy experimenting with bold, traditional flavors, achiote paste is a must-have in your kitchen. It’s become one of my go-to ingredients for adding warmth, color, and that extra touch of authenticity to my cooking.

Every time I make tacos, I use this paste as a flavorful seasoning addition to marinated pork. The paste gives food a distinctive red-orange color and a mild, slightly sweet, and smoky flavor.

I grew up with this seasoning. We never cooked meat without it, but I hadn't been able to find it in Canada. But recently I found out that Amazon sells it, and now I love cooking meat again. I tastes SO MUCH better with Recado in it. Just order the one without food colouring, as food colouring isn't healthy and plays no role in how the meat tastes. Add a generous amount, and you will be surprised at how much better meat tastes. I will sometimes just rub it on chicken (or steak) after I wash it and pat it dry with paper towel (it won't rub on well if chicken/steak is wet), or make a paste with vinegar and Recado and add to hamburger.

Arrived on time, as described. Thanks

Makes amazing Al Pastor!