By The recipe Saturday was a homemade steak seasoning blend — smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cayenne. Mixed in a jar. Lasts six months.
The recipe is below.
Homemade Steak Seasoning
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: About 6 tablespoons (enough for 4–6 steaks)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, lightly crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
- Combine. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until evenly blended.
- Taste and adjust. Rub a small pinch between your fingers and taste. Add more black pepper for boldness or more paprika for a deeper, smoky note.
- Store. Transfer to a small airtight jar or spice container. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 3 months.
- To use on steak. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Press 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of seasoning per side firmly into the meat. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before pan-searing or grilling.
- Pan-sear method. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add a tablespoon of oil with a high smoke point. Sear steak 2–4 minutes per side depending on thickness, finishing with butter, smashed garlic, and fresh thyme in the pan. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition (per serving, based on 1 teaspoon of seasoning)
Calories: 6 | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Carbs: 1g | Fiber: 0g | Sodium: 580mg