Montreal Steak Spice Recipe

Name: Montreal Steak Spice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 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

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 225F (110C).
2
In a bowl, stir together the onion, garlic, chiles, salt, sugar, and rosemary.
3
Spread the mixture on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 2 to 3 hours, or until the onions are dry.
4
Keep an eye on the oven to make sure the onion pieces dont burn, and turn down the heat if they threaten to scorch.
5
When the mixture is nice and dry, remove from the oven and let cool, then transfer to a food processor and pulse just two or three times to break up the clumps.
6
Return the mixture to a bowl, add the coriander seeds, pepper, dill seeds, and paprika, and mix well.
7
Transfer to a jar, cap tightly, and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
8
Or, freeze in a lock-top plastic bag for up to 6 months.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Montreal Steak Spice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Montreal Steak Spice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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