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Beef Seasoning

We love the balance of salt, sugar, and pepper with the intense savory flavor of meat. Although we dubbed this Beef Seasoning, we use it on anything and everything, from hot smoked salmon to grilled eggplant, when we feel it’s appropriate. It’s a wonderfully balanced seasoning that brings out the inherent savoriness in food. We’re not afraid to substitute different peppers either. Togarishi, a Japanese pepper blend, hot smoked paprika, green chile powder, and harissa powder can add subtle nuances to the finished blend. What’s important when choosing your pepper is making sure it’s one you feel passionate about.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 3 tablespoons, enough for 2 large steaks

Ingredients

2 tablespoons/27 grams packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon/18 grams fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon/0.5 gram cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Blend the sugar, salt, and cayenne together. Use immediately or store in a lidded container.

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