Special Steak Rub

Back then, when a customer ordered grilled meat in my restaurant, I used Montreal Steak Seasoning. But the quantities I needed were so large and the shipping costs from the U.S. so high that I tried to reproduce the blend myself. I eventually got very close to the original product. The black pepper, coriander, and dill seeds must be crushed, but not ground into powder.

⏱️ Prep Time

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: none
• Total: 5 minutes
• Equipment: mortar, dry bowl

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp fleur de sel
• 1 tbsp garlic flakes
• 1 tbsp onion flakes
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp dill seeds
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cane sugar

Instructions

1. Lightly crush the whole seeds in a mortar to release their aromas.
2. Mix all ingredients in a dry bowl.
3. Store in an airtight jar at room temperature.

Presentation & Pairings

This rub is perfect on steak, homemade burgers, veal chops, or grilled roasts. Pair with chimichurri, a crisp green salad, or roasted vegetables. It also works wonders on grilled portobello mushrooms.

Dietary Variants

• Sugar-free: omit sugar for keto use.
• Salt-free: replace fleur de sel with powdered seaweed for a marine version.
• Mild: reduce chili flakes for a more family-friendly version.

💪 Nutrition Facts per Serving (~10 g)

🧬 Health sheet – Cancer + Diabetes