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Seasoning meats without loading them with sauces is a secret to good grilling. Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning is part of that secret!
HOMEMADE MONTREAL STEAK SEASONING RECIPE
WHAT IS MONTREAL STEAK SEASONING?
Montreal steak seasoning (a.k.a. Canadian steak spice) comes to us from the French Canadian Province of Montreal. It is derived from the pickling spices of Jewish and Eastern European cuisines.
WHAT DOES THIS HOMEMADE MONTREAL STEAK SEASONING TASTE LIKE?
Montreal-style seasoning is a bold punch of flavors. This blend, like similar recipes, is loaded with black pepper and garlic. The salt, paprika, and dried herbs help round out the flavors.
THE BEST MONTREAL STEAK SEASONING RECIPE INGREDIENTS
CAN YOU MAKE MONTREAL STEAK RUB MIXES AHEAD OF TIME?
Absolutely! I like to have a jar of this Montreal steak blend and all sorts of homemade spices and seasonings on hand for whenever the craving strikes.
As a rule of thumb, when making spice blends: the earliest expiration date on your ingredients is now the new expiration date for your homemade steak spice rub.
CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE MONTREAL STEAK SEASONING?
Though it is not necessary to freeze this homemade steak seasoning, you can store it in the freezer. If you do, make sure it is an airtight, freezer-safe container to keep the original flavors fresh.
WHAT TO SERVE USING MONTREAL STEAK SEASONING?
Now that you have the Montreal Steak seasoning prepared, it is time to start thinking about what to serve with a steak dinner. Perhaps give these recipes a shot: