Montreal steak seasoning
| Type | spice mix |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Montreal, Quebec |
| Associated cuisine | Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine Cuisine of Quebec |
| Created by | Morris "The Shadow" Sherman |
| Invented | c. 1940s |
| Main ingredients | |
Montreal steak seasoning, also known as Montreal steak spice, is a spice mix used to flavour steak and grilled meats. It is based on the dry-rub mix used in preparing Montreal smoked meat, which comes from the Romanian pastramă (the ancestor of pastrami), introduced to Montreal by Romanian Jewish immigrants.
The primary constituents of Montreal steak seasoning include garlic, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper flakes, dill seed, and salt. The spice mix recipe varies slightly among restaurants and manufacturers.