Recipes

Crispy Kalmes Smash Burgers seasoned with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer on a toasted brioche bun
Kalmes Smash Burgers
A crispy, juicy smash burger made with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. Ready in minutes with maximum flavor. Read more...
Perfectly pan-seared ribeye steak with a golden crust, seasoned with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer
The Perfect Pan-Seared Ribeye
A steakhouse-quality ribeye at home — seasoned and tenderized with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1. Bold crust, juicy center, ready in 20 minutes. Read more...
Crispy French Fries Recipe: Kalmes Seasoning Twist
Forget plain fries. These homemade breaded french fries are coated in SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix for a shatteringly crispy crust, then finished hot out of the fryer with a sprinkle of Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning. The ultimate side dish upgrade. Read more...
The Ultimate BBQ Guide: Smoking, Rubs, and Midwest Flavor with Kalmes Seasonings - Kalmes Foods Co
The Ultimate BBQ Guide: Smoking, Rubs, and Midwest Flavor with Kalmes Seasonings
From low-and-slow smoking to crispy breaded BBQ chicken, this is your complete Midwest BBQ playbook using Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning and SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix. Read more...
Homestyle Fried Chicken with Superb Breading Mix
Superb Blend Breading Mix for Midwest-Style Fried Chicken
Get shatteringly crispy fried chicken at home using Kalmes SUPERB BLEND Spiced Coater Breading Mix. No extra seasoning needed — just dredge, dip, coat, and fry. Works in a deep... Read more...
Kalmes Ribeye Sandwich
Delicious Ribeye Sandwich: A Mouthwatering Bite
A bold ribeye steak sandwich seasoned with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer — restaurant-quality flavor at home in under 30 minutes. Read more...
Delicious Prime Rib Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning
Delicious Prime Rib Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning
A show-stopping prime rib seasoned with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning — a bold, family-rooted recipe from St. Donatus, Iowa. Read more...
Delicious Filet Mignon Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning
Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning for Perfect Filet Mignon
Buttery, tender filet mignon elevated with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning. A steakhouse-worthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes — no marinating required. Read more...
Chicken Breasts with Kalmes
Ultimate Guide to Tenderizing Chicken Breasts with Kalmes
Learn how to tenderize chicken breast using Kalmes Famous Seasoning & Tenderizer — a legendary 2-in-1 formula from Iowa that delivers juicy, flavorful results every time. Read more...
2026: Unleash the Flavor with Kalmes Famous Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer Combo - Kalmes Foods Co
2026: Unleash the Flavor with Kalmes Famous Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer Combo
Kalmes Famous Seasoning & Tenderizer is the best steak seasoning for grilling in 2026 — a legendary 2-in-1 formula from St. Donatus, Iowa that seasons and tenderizes in one step. Read more...
Iowa-Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe
Ultimate Iowa Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe
The Iowa breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is a Midwest legend — and Kalmes Famous Seasoning & Tenderizer makes it even better. Crispy, golden, and hanging off the bun. Read more...
3 Must-Try Summer Grilling Recipes with Kalmes Famous Seasoning - Kalmes Foods Co
3 Must-Try Summer Grilling Recipes with Kalmes Famous Seasoning
Fire up the grill with three crowd-pleasing summer recipes — ribeye, chicken thighs, and pork chops — all made bolder with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. Read more...
Kalmes Famous Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer Combo and some Ribeyes
Kalmes Seasoning & Tenderizer: Elevating Every Dish with Legendary Flavor
Five generations of the Kalmes family have crafted a legendary 2-in-1 seasoning and tenderizer rooted in St. Donatus, Iowa. Discover the rich heritage behind the blend and every way to... Read more...
Crispy Shrimp with Superb Blend Breading Mix
Unleash the Crunch: Superb Blend Breading Mix for Crispy Shrimp
Light, crispy, and deeply seasoned — Kalmes Crispy Fried Shrimp uses our 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer and SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix for a restaurant-quality shrimp basket at home. Read more...
Fall-Off-the-Bone BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Kalmes Famous Seasoning - Kalmes Foods Co
Ultimate BBQ Ribs Recipe for All Generations
Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs seasoned with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. An overnight rub, low-and-slow oven method, finished hot on the grill. Read more...
crispy chicken
Unbeatable Crispy Chicken with Superb Breading Mix
Juicy, golden, and deeply seasoned — this Kalmes Crispy Fried Chicken uses our 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer plus SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix for a restaurant-worthy crust every time. Read more...
The Best Steak Seasoning of 2026: A Complete Guide (Kalmes Wins) - Kalmes Foods Co
The Best Steak Seasoning of 2026: A Complete Guide (Kalmes Wins)
We tested and compared the most popular steak seasonings on the market—from Montreal to Lawry's to homemade blends. One family recipe rooted in five generations of Kalmes heritage from St.... Read more...
Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Recipe - Restaurant Quality Without the Fryer - Kalmes Foods Co
Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Recipe - Restaurant Quality Without the Fryer
All the crispy, golden flavor of fried chicken—made right in your oven. No fryer, no mess, just restaurant-quality results using Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer and SUPERB BLEND Breading, rooted... Read more...
Perfectly seared ribeye steak seasoned with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer, cooked in a cast iron skillet to medium-rare
The Kalmes Method: How to Cook the Perfect Ribeye or New York Strip
Discover the Kalmes Method for a perfect ribeye or New York strip—light seasoning, a 1-2 day rest, and Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. A technique rooted in five generations of... Read more...
Perfectly seared steak at home using Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer — restaurant-quality results with five generations of family expertise
Restaurant Secrets for Better Steaks at Home
Learn the five professional techniques that steakhouse chefs use to create perfectly tender, flavorful steaks—and how to replicate them at home with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer, rooted in five... Read more...
Why Your Breaded Chicken Isn't Crispy (And How to Fix It) - Kalmes Foods Co
Why Your Breaded Chicken Isn't Crispy (And How to Fix It)
Discover why your breaded chicken turns out soggy instead of crispy, and learn the professional techniques—and the right breading mix—to achieve perfect, crunchy coating every time. From Kalmes Foods, rooted... Read more...
Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer being applied to a steak before cooking
How to Tenderize Tough Steak at Home (The Right Way)
Learn the professional technique for turning tough, chewy steaks into tender, restaurant-quality meals using Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer—rooted in the Kalmes family tradition from St. Donatus, Iowa. Read more...
Classic Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe with Golden Dipt Breading - Kalmes Foods Co
Classic Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe with Golden Dipt Breading
Make restaurant-quality crispy fried chicken at home with Golden Dipt Breading and Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. Perfect golden crust every time—carried by Kalmes Foods, rooted in five generations of... Read more...
The Secret to Juicy Iowa Pork Chops: 70+ Years of Midwest Tradition - Kalmes Foods Co
The Secret to Juicy Iowa Pork Chops: 70+ Years of Midwest Tradition
Learn the secret to perfectly juicy Iowa pork chops from the Kalmes family tradition—rooted in five generations of Midwest heritage from St. Donatus, Iowa. Master the temperature, seasoning, and technique... Read more...
Crispy Catfish Breading for Electric Griddles: The Blackstone Method - Kalmes Foods Co
Crispy Catfish Breading for Electric Griddles: The Blackstone Method
Master crispy catfish on your Blackstone or electric griddle with SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix—a professional-grade formula rooted in five generations of Kalmes family tradition from St. Donatus, Iowa. Restaurant crunch... Read more...
Quick Rib Seasoning for Instant Flavor: Weeknight BBQ Hacks - Kalmes Foods Co
Quick Rib Seasoning for Instant Flavor: Weeknight BBQ Hacks
Learn how to make restaurant-quality ribs on a weeknight with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. Fast flavor techniques for pellet grills and busy schedules—rooted in five generations of Kalmes family... Read more...
Side-by-side comparison of enzymatic meat tenderizer seasoning versus mechanical meat mallet for tenderizing steak
Enzymatic Meat Tenderizer vs. Mechanical Pounding: Which Method Actually Works?
Not all tenderizing methods are equal. Discover the science behind enzymatic vs. mechanical tenderizing — and why the enzymatic approach delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Read more...
Classic Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe - Restaurant Quality at Home - Kalmes Foods Co
Classic Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe - Restaurant Quality at Home
Make perfectly crispy, golden fried chicken at home using Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer and SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix—a two-step process rooted in five generations of Kalmes family tradition from... Read more...
Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich - Midwest Classic Recipe - Kalmes Foods Co
Ultimate Pork Sandwich - Authentic Midwest Recipe
Make the ultimate Midwest-style breaded pork tenderloin sandwich at home with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer and SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix—a crispy, juicy classic rooted in five generations of Kalmes... Read more...
Baked Crispy Chicken Wings - Healthier Game Day Favorite - Kalmes Foods Co
Ultimate Game Day Snack: Crispy Chicken Wings
Get crispy, flavorful chicken wings without deep frying—made with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer and SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix. A healthier game day favorite rooted in five generations of Kalmes... Read more...
Ultimate Ribeye Steak Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning - Kalmes Foods Co
Ultimate Ribeye Steak Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning
The secret to a perfect ribeye: season 24 hours ahead with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. A technique rooted in five generations of Kalmes family tradition from St. Donatus, Iowa. Read more...
Fried Cod Breaded with Superb Blend Breading mix 5 lbs bag
Best Fish Fry Recipe - Crispy Beer Battered Fish with SUPERB BLEND
Host the ultimate Friday fish fry with crispy beer battered fish made with SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix and Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer—a family tradition rooted in five generations of... Read more...
Delicious Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning - Kalmes Foods Co
Delicious Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe with Kalmes Seasoning
Never serve dry chicken again. This simple grilled chicken recipe uses Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer—rooted in five generations of Kalmes family tradition from St. Donatus, Iowa—for juicy, flavorful results... Read more...
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders: Family Favorite! - Kalmes Foods Co
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders: Family Favorite!
Skip the deep fryer and still get golden, crispy chicken tenders the whole family will love. Made with SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix, this easy oven recipe carries on five generations... Read more...
Ultimate Crispy Pork Chops: Best Breading Mix Recipe - Kalmes Foods Co
Ultimate Crispy Pork Chops: Best Breading Mix Recipe
Classic crispy fried pork chops made easy with SUPERB BLEND Breading Mix and Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. A golden crust, juicy meat, and five generations of family tradition rooted... Read more...
Ultimate Marinated Ribeye: Best Steak Seasoned Ahead - Kalmes Foods Co
Ultimate Marinated Ribeye: Best Steak Seasoned Ahead
The secret to the best ribeye you've ever made: season 1-2 days ahead with Kalmes 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer. A technique rooted in five generations of Kalmes family tradition from... Read more...
Superb Blend Breading Mix for Crispy Pan-Fried Fish - Kalmes Foods Co
Superb Blend Breading Mix for Crispy Pan-Fried Fish
Make perfectly crispy pan-fried fish at home with SUPERB BLEND Coating Mix. A golden, crunchy coating rooted in five generations of Kalmes family tradition from St. Donatus, Iowa—restaurant-quality results in... Read more...