Description
A Chef-Curated Pick
From Chef Vivoni's kitchen — the one your abuela would reach for.
Criollo is the soul jar of the Chulería en Pote line. Chef Vivoni blends it small-batch in Puerto Rico with the herbaceous depth that anchors cocina criolla — pernil, sofrito, alcapurrias, the slow-cook backbone of Sunday at your tía's house. No MSG, no fillers, just the real foundation flavor. Read the founder story →
Bring home the heart of Puerto Rican cooking with Chulería en Pote Criollo. This traditional sazón blend captures the soul of cocina criolla — the foundation flavors behind every great Boricua meal. Made in Puerto Rico in small batches, Criollo brings the deep, earthy, herbaceous notes that turn weeknight dishes into something your abuela would approve of.
How to Use
Chulería en Pote Criollo is your go-to for traditional Puerto Rican cooking. Use it as a base seasoning for pernil, alcapurrias, sofrito, and pasteles. Stir it into stews, guisos, and slow-cooked beans for that unmistakable sabor criollo. Sprinkle it over rice before adding broth, or rub it onto chicken and pork before roasting. For pernil, combine with garlic, olive oil, and adobo for a marinade rich enough to carry the whole cuero. Start with one teaspoon per pound of protein and adjust to taste.
Which Chulería is right for you?
Criollo vs Original vs Spicy
| Jar | Heat | Best for | Start here if… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criollo | 🌶 Mild — herbal depth | Pernil, sofrito, slow-cooked stews, beans | You're cooking abuela's recipes. |
| Original | 🌶 None — balanced base | Chicken, pork, beans, rice, the everyday meal | You want one jar for everything. |
| Spicy | 🔥🔥 Habanero kick | Wings, tacos, grilled meats, BBQ rubs | You keep hot sauce on the counter. |
Want all three for $30 instead of $36? Try the Chulería Trio →
Ingredients
Salt, Garlic, Onion, Oregano, Black Pepper, Cumin, Cilantro, Paprika, Annatto (Achiote), Coriander, Bay Leaf, Citric Acid. All-natural, MSG-free, and crafted in small batches in Puerto Rico.
Pairs with
Build your Sunday-cook kit
Wepa · Coffee
Wepa Puerto Rican Coffee Beans
The morning coffee that goes with the pernil you'll cook Sunday night. Single-origin Puerto Rican beans.
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Kitchen · Stoneware
Stoneware Garlic Keeper
Criollo needs fresh garlic to sing. Keep a head on your counter, ready for sofrito.
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Why You'll Love It
Criollo is the blend that delivers the deepest, most traditional Puerto Rican flavor profile in the Chulería en Pote lineup. It is the one you reach for when you want your kitchen to smell like Sunday at your tía's house. Every jar is handcrafted in small batches using all-natural ingredients — no MSG, no artificial preservatives, no fillers. The reusable glass jar keeps your blend fresh and supports sustainable cooking. Whether you grew up on these flavors or are discovering them for the first time, Criollo is the foundation jar every Latin pantry needs.
Net Weight: 5.5 oz | Made in Puerto Rico
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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