Seasoning for Pork Chops, Tenderloin & Ribs
FROM OUR IOWA FAMILY RESTAURANT · FOUNDED IN 1956
Season and Tenderize in One Shake
Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 pairs savory seasoning with a built-in papain tenderizer, so your pork gets flavor and tenderness from a single bottle. Yes, the label says “Steak Seasoning.” It works on pork, too. Follow your current bottle's directions for your cut.
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Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 · 5.5 oz
The everyday size for weeknight chops and Sunday roasts.
Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 · 32 oz Professional Size
For big cookouts, frequent cooks and foodservice kitchens.
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How to Season Pork with Kalmes Famous
Start with your current bottle. Follow its directions for how much to apply, how to prepare your cut and how long to let it rest. The nutrition panel's serving size is not a seasoning amount per pound.
Keep raw pork covered and refrigerated during preparation. Use a food thermometer and current food-safety guidance for your cut and cooking method.
Seasoning for Pork Chops
Pat the chops dry with a paper towel, then apply Kalmes Famous according to the bottle's directions. Grill, pan-sear or bake using a recipe suited to the thickness of your chops. A thin chop and a thick-cut chop need different cooking times, so check doneness with a thermometer rather than the clock.
Seasoning for Pork Tenderloin
Season as the label directs, then roast or sear using your chosen recipe. Slice across the grain when serving. Making a breaded tenderloin sandwich instead? See the breading section below for the separate coating product.
Pork Rib and Shoulder Seasoning
Season as directed, then use a smoking, braising or slow-roasting recipe suited to your cut. Ribs and shoulder need a cooking method that handles their connective tissue. Meat tenderizer is not a substitute for that cooking process.
Tips from Our Kitchen
Follow the label rather than assuming one resting time works for every cut. Keep raw pork refrigerated while it rests, and use a thermometer to check doneness. Thickness, cut and cooking method all affect preparation.
More help: The Ultimate Meat Tenderizing Guide · Grilling Seasoning Guide
Making an Iowa-Style Breaded Pork Tenderloin?
Seasoning and breading do different jobs. Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 seasons and tenderizes, while Superb Blend Breading Mix, 5 lb provides a separate seasoned coating for pork cutlets and other breaded favorites.
Use a tested breaded-pork recipe and follow each product's directions. Account for seasoning already in the breading rather than automatically adding extra seasoning or salt. Check doneness and any required rest with current food-safety guidance.
Explore Superb Blend Breading Mix
Coating keeps falling off? Read how to keep breading on meat. Find more ideas in our recipe hub.
Pork Seasoning FAQ
Can I use steak seasoning on pork?
Yes. Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer works on pork, too. Follow your current bottle's directions for your application.
How long should I leave it on pork?
Follow your current bottle's preparation and resting directions. Do not assume one waiting time applies to every cut. Keep raw pork covered and refrigerated.
How much seasoning do I use per pound?
Use the application amount on your current bottle. The nutrition panel's serving size is not a per-pound seasoning instruction. For help interpreting your label, contact us with the product name and size.
How do I check pork doneness?
Use a food thermometer and current food-safety guidance for your cut and preparation method, including any required rest. Do not judge doneness by color or grill marks alone.
Can I use it on tougher cuts?
Follow the bottle's directions for your cut. Ribs and shoulder still need an appropriate cooking method; adding tenderizer does not make them cook like quick-seared chops.
Does it contain MSG?
Yes. Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 contains MSG. See the current bottle for the complete ingredient list.
Do I need the breading mix too?
Only for a breaded dish. Grilled, seared or roasted pork does not need a breading coating. For breaded meals, follow your recipe and each product's directions.
Where can I ask about ingredients or an order?
See our FAQs or contact us with the product name and size.
From Our Iowa Family to Your Kitchen
Kalmes Restaurant was founded in 1956 in St. Donatus, Iowa. Kalmes Foods carries forward five generations of family food tradition, bringing that flavor to your home kitchen.
Your Next Pork Dinner Starts Here
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