Bring Iowa family flavor to your next backyard cookout with three simple grilling ideas featuring Kalmes Famous® 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer. Choose ribeye, chicken thighs, or pork chops and build your meal around your favorite sides.
Kalmes Foods is rooted in five generations of family food tradition and Kalmes Restaurant, founded in 1956 in St. Donatus, Iowa. Keep the preparation straightforward and follow the seasoning label for quantity and tenderizing time. Refrigerate meat during any waiting period; a longer tenderizing treatment is not necessarily better.
1. Classic Grilled Ribeye
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks, about 1 inch thick
- Kalmes Famous® 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer, according to package directions
- A little cooking oil suitable for grilling
- Optional: fresh rosemary
Method
- Pat the steaks dry, season according to the package directions, and keep refrigerated until preparation.
- Preheat the grill with a direct-heat area for searing and a cooler, indirect-heat area for finishing. Prepare the grates according to your grill’s instructions.
- Sear over direct heat, turning as needed. About 4–5 minutes per side is a starting estimate, not a doneness guarantee. Move to indirect heat if the exterior browns before the center is ready.
- For food-safety guidance, whole-cut beef steaks should reach at least 145°F in the thickest part, away from bone and large pockets of fat, before removal from the heat. Rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
2. Lemon Grilled Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs
- Kalmes Famous® 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer, according to package directions
- 1–2 tablespoons cooking oil suitable for grilling
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Method
- Lightly coat the chicken with oil and season according to the label. Follow the package guidance for tenderizing time and keep refrigerated.
- Set up direct and indirect grilling zones. Cook over moderate heat, turning as needed and moving away from flare-ups.
- Finish over indirect heat if necessary. Bone-in thighs vary in size, so do not rely on a fixed cooking time. Check every piece reaches at least 165°F in the thickest part, away from bone, using a food thermometer.
- Transfer with clean utensils to a clean serving plate. Serve with lemon wedges.
3. Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops of similar thickness
- Kalmes Famous® 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer, according to package directions
- A little cooking oil suitable for grilling
- Optional: a light sprinkle of garlic powder
Method
- Pat the chops dry, season according to package directions, and keep refrigerated during any waiting time.
- Grill over medium-high heat, turning as needed. Depending on thickness, approximately 5–6 minutes per side may be a starting point. Move to indirect heat if the surface browns too quickly.
- Use a thermometer to check that each chop reaches at least 145°F in its thickest part, away from bone, before removing from heat.
- Rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
Tips for a Better Backyard Cookout
- Use a food thermometer: Timing and exterior color cannot establish doneness.
- Create two heat zones: A cooler area helps you finish thicker pieces without burning the surface.
- Keep raw and cooked food separate: Use clean serving plates and utensils.
- Follow the seasoning label: Avoid assuming every cut needs the same quantity or tenderizing time.
- Add simple sides: Try grilled vegetables, corn, potato salad, or a fresh green salad.
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