Montreal Steak Spice

Name: Montreal Steak Spice
Yield: Makes 2 to 3 cups (200 to 300 g), about 60 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely diced; 10 cloves garlic, finely diced; 3 small red dried chiles (such as Thai birds), minced; 1/2 cup (115 g) kosher salt; 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar; Leaves from 1 bunch rosemary; 1/2 cup (45 g) coriander seeds, cracked; 6 tablespoons (40 g) cracked pepper; 1 tablespoon dill seeds; 1 tablespoon paprika

January 24, 2012

Montreal institutions like Gibbys and Moishes have been selling their own classic steak spice for decades. Here’s our take on the Montreal steak spice. This is an all-purpose seasoning used in many Montreal-style beef, pork, and steaky fish dishes.

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