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Montreal steak seasoning, also known as Montreal steak spice,[1] is a spice mix used to flavour steak and grilled meats.[2] It is based on the dry-rub mix used in preparing Montreal smoked meat,[2] which comes from the Romanian pastramă (the ancestor of pastrami), introduced to Montreal by Romanian Jewish immigrants.[citation needed]
The primary constituents of Montreal steak seasoning include garlic, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper flakes, dill seed, and salt.[3][4][5] The spice mix recipe varies slightly among restaurants and manufacturers.
- ^ "How to Make Montreal Steak Seasoning at Home". 3 June 2016.
- ^ a b Browstein, Bill (2006), Schwartz's Hebrew Delicatessen: The Story, Véhicule Press, ISBN 978-1-55065-212-3
- ^ Green, Aliza (2006-01-04), Field Guide to Herbs & Spices, Quirk Publishing, ISBN 978-1-59474-082-4
- ^ The Canadian Living Test Kitchen (July 2009), "Great Canadian Steak Spice recipe", Canadian Living Magazine
- ^ CBC (June 2019), 'Tis the seasoning: What's behind Montreal steak spice, flavouring food for more than 70 years?