In med/ large saucepan add cooking oil on medium heat. Add bacon or ham and cook until brown. Add sofrito and cook for approx 5 minutes on low/med heat.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil over medium heat for 1 minute. Reduce heat and simmer for approx. 20 minutes.

Sazon (1 1/4 tsp equals one packet of Sazon in recipe.)

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Coriander

1 tsp Annatto

Sofrito

1 Large yellow onion

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 Red Bell Pepper

1 Ajies Pepper (red and sweet)

1 Medium head of Garlic

1 bunch of fresh Cilantro

6 Culantro Leaves (Coriander)

1/4 Cup Pitted Olives

1 Tbsp Capers

1 Tbsp Black Pepper

1 Tbsp Crushed Oregano

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

Wash Peel and seed everything. Puree and store.