Steak Seasoning
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Steak Seasoning
Description
The seasoning consists of sweet notes from light brown or maple sugar balanced with smoky paprika and the aromatic complexity of thyme. Garlic and onion powders add depth, while chili or cayenne powder contributes a touch of heat. Sea salt seasons and black pepper adds pungency. Combined, these create a flavorful dry rub that enhances natural meat taste without overpowering.
This versatile blend is intended to be rubbed directly onto steaks before cooking for flavorful crusts. It can also be applied to chicken, pork, lamb, beef, burgers, seafood, and vegetables, making it useful beyond steaks. Mixing the ingredients thoroughly ensures an even distribution of flavors.
Adjusting the amounts allows personalization of spice and sweetness levels. Storing the seasoning in a sealed glass jar keeps it fresh and ready for multiple uses.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar or maple sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder or cayenne powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- First, combine all ingredients in a shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
- Use as a dry rub on steaks or meat immediately. Or, store in a glass jar with a lid until ready to use.
Notes
- Adjust ingredient amounts to suit your taste preferences, especially the sugar and chili powder.
- Maple sugar or coconut sugar can be used interchangeably with light brown sugar.
- Store the seasoning in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to maintain freshness.
- This seasoning rub works well on a variety of proteins and vegetables beyond just steak.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1754mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.