Archive for November, 2009
While many seasoning mixes for white meats are relatively interchangeable, such as chicken or pork, red meat has a completely different flavor profile. Red meats, such as steak, have a deeper, richer flavor, which necessitates a stronger tasting rub. While lemon and paprika are great for white meat, you need something stronger for your steaks.
Traditionally, steaks are seasoned with a combination of pungent ingredients, including onion, garlic and rosemary. If you are looking for a changeup from the conventional steak, try a specialized steak rub. While you may not associate Hawaii with steak, there are in fact several prominent ranches and a plethora of exotic seasonings from the Islands that meld perfectly with red meat.
The most important aspect of grilling great food is applying the right mix of seasonings. Whether you’re doing chicken, steak or ribs, the seasoning permeates the meat and is the first thing that hits your taste buds. Many store-bought brands are filled with salt and cheap imitation products, so it is important to know what to look for.
The next time you purchase seasoning, consider going for an organic seasoning blend. These products usually are of higher quality and generally contain less salt than typical store brands. Although they are generally marketed for specific meats, most white meat seasoning blends will be ok to interchange, and the same goes for red meat ones as well.