Better steak starts before it hits the heat.
Kalmes Famous Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer gives you bold, savory flavor and a built-in papain tenderizer in one easy step. It is the restaurant-proven recipe behind great steaks at Kalmes Restaurant in St. Donatus, Iowa. Read our family story.
Season and tenderize in one step
Skip the separate marinade and complicated spice lineup. Sprinkle Kalmes evenly on both sides, let it work for 15–30 minutes, then grill, sear, broil, or air fry your steak as usual. For especially tough cuts, season and refrigerate longer. See the complete meat-tenderizing guide for more tips on steak, pork, and chicken.
Made for every cut
- Ribeye and strip: Add savory restaurant-style flavor without covering up the beef.
- Sirloin and flank: Let the built-in tenderizer help improve tougher cuts.
- Burgers: Mix in or season the outside before cooking.
- Roasts and steak bites: Get even seasoning with one dependable blend.
Why steak lovers keep Kalmes by the grill
- 2-in-1 seasoning plus built-in papain tenderizer
- Restaurant-proven family recipe
- Made in the USA
- Choose the 5.5 oz seasoning for the home spice cabinet or the 32 oz professional seasoning for frequent grilling and larger kitchens.
Five generations of flavor
Born from Luxembourg heritage and carried forward through five generations in Iowa, Kalmes Foods brings a family restaurant tradition to kitchens and grills everywhere. Kalmes Restaurant has served the family’s food tradition in St. Donatus since 1956.
Bring restaurant-proven flavor to your next steak night.
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Kalmes Famous Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer contains MSG. See the package label for complete ingredient and usage information.