Montreal Steak Spice
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.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 to 3 cups (200 to 300 g), about 60 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C). In a bowl, stir together the onion, garlic, chiles, salt, sugar, and rosemary. Spread the mixture on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 2 to 3 hours, or until the onions are dry. Keep an eye on the oven to make sure the onion pieces don’t burn, and turn down the heat if they threaten to scorch.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Return the mixture to a bowl, add the coriander seeds, pepper, dill seeds, and paprika, and mix well. Transfer to a jar, cap tightly, and store in the fridge for up to 1 month. Or, freeze in a lock-top plastic bag for up to 6 months.
