Inspired by the original steak seasoning blend sold in stores, this homemade version is simple to make and easy on your budget. Even better, my “Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning” has much less salt than the packaged blend putting you in control of the flavors you like best. It’s great on meats, poultry, fish and veggies!
For years, Montreal Steak Seasoning has been one of my favorite spice blends to use when cooking. I’ve kept a container in my spice cabinet and used it in countless dishes. From time to time, I’ve thought about making my own blend but never really did anything about it until a few weeks ago when I ran out. With some beautiful chicken breasts ready to be seasoned and grilled, I was in a predicament, so making my own “steak seasoning” was the obvious solution.
The main flavors in my blend are heavy on the pepper, both black pepper corns and dried red chili flakes. I also used mustard and dill seeds to give it more texture as in the original seasoning. Once I gathered all my spices, it was time for the fun to begin. Since I was working with whole seeds that needed to be crushed so as to release all their flavor, I needed some handy kitchen equipment to help with this process. I used two zip top bags, one placed inside the other and my trusty cast iron skillet. I loaded the bags with the peppercorns, red pepper, mustard and dill seeds then got busy. The cast iron made easy work crushing all of the seeds and in no time, I had pulverized everything down to the texture I wanted. I did find that there were a few mustard seeds that had escaped my wrath so I used a “muddler” to smash up what was left.
After all the “hard work” was done, I added the finer ground spices, mixed everything together, sprinkled it on my chicken and got to grilling. WOW! The flavor I experienced was totally different than I had expected and it was awesome! I fully disclose that the taste is different that the original Montreal Steak Seasoning. It’s much bolder and spicier. I like that about it, along with the reduction in salt which I love to control myself. In the long run, this “copycat” version has better flavor and saved me a trip to the store. Whenever those things happen, I consider it a good thing!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic chips
- ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 ½ tablespoons dill seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
Instructions
- Place peppercorns, salt, garlic chips, red pepper flakes, mustard and dill seeds in a plastic bag. Using a heavy object (rolling pen or cast iron skillet) crush all ingredients into a a texture to your liking. Add in remaining ingredients and blend until thoroughly mixed.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
- *** To use - sprinkle lightly over meat, poultry, fish and vegetables (approximately ¼ teaspoon per serving) prior to cooking or grilling. Can be sprinkled on french fries, tater tots and onion rings.
Recipes that are GREAT with Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning
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Vicki W
Hello again from a different category! This sounds so good, and as I use Montreal seasoning in several recipes I’d like to make it for general use, and for my pork tenderloins as you suggested, in place of Dan-O’s……I just had a question about the garlic chips. I looked them up on Amazon and they have Garlic Chips (brand name) which is sliced garlic that is fried and then packaged, or they also show dried granulated garlic; what is it that you use here? I want to order the Dan-O’s, and if the Garlic Chips is what you use, I will get some of that as well. If you just use dried garlic granules I think I have some so will make the seasoning with that. Have I got you totally confused now? LOL! Thank you for your help!
Donya
Hey there Vicki!
It’s great to hear from you again, I’m so glad that you’re giving this homemade Seasoning Blend a try! Honestly, there are a couple different ways you can prepare this recipe, I recommend doing whatever is easiest for you! You can absolutely order the garlic chips you previously described off of amazon, those would work well in this recipe, but you can also just use garlic powder, or the dried granulated garlic you described, if that’s what you have on hand. This recipe is great because you can honestly just use the ingredients you already have to make life easier. I hope this is helpful, let me know how your pork tenderloin turns out with this seasoning, I really hope you enjoy!
~Donya
Graham
Also great on popcorn.
Donya
Hey Graham!
That’s such a great idea! I usually just stick to putting it on steak, but I bet it’s good on popcorn. Thank you so much for that recommendation, I’ll have to try it!
Hope you have a great day!
~Donya
Joanne @ No Plate Like Home
I love Montreal Steak Seasoning and use it all the time in burgers, on steaks and chicken. Definitely pinning this one!
Mary
I have never seen garlic chips, do you purchase or make your own
Hey Mary, they are like a dried garlic. If you can’t find them, just use garlic powder. Great question and I’ll update the recipe with this information.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
XO,
~Donya