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

Exactly what I needed to make a tasty pollo asado. I let it sit over night in a orange juice, achiote, a dash of turmeric, oregano, and salt

I use this to make Gandule Rice. It comes out wonderful. Recipe: 2 cups washed rice, half block of (slurried) achiote paste. Chopped veggies (corn, carrots, onions). 1/2 lb of saute pork. Gandule beans, kidney beans. Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes. Jumanji!

Wife made some al pastor pork with it. Amazing taste and flavor.

If you've ever ground up annatto seeds you probably don't want to do it second time. These work well and have a nice flavor with much less mess. My only issue is that some packages seem to get dried out, but this may not be an issue for people who use them more frequently than I do (every 4 months maybe?)

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.

Arrived fresh and well packaged. The perfect seasoning for cochinita pibil!

This achiote paste I have used for many mexican recipes and it has worked well. Be careful to not get it on your clothes. The block has lasted a while and you don't need that much if youre only cooking for a few but I tend to use 75% or 50% every time I use the block. The flavor holds up when I rebuy, color is the same, flavor is the same. Would recommend to others and would buy again.

Flavor enhancer

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.

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.

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.

Recently had Conchinita pibil in Mexico and ordered this to try making it at home. Very important ingredient that cannot be duplicated and works great

I’m so happy this achiote paste is available on Amazon! The price is a little higher, but it arrives the next day, which makes it totally worth it. It’s not easy to find in stores, so having it here is very convenient.