The Original 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer

The Original 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer

Since the 1850s, when Peter Kalmes opened his bar in St. Donatus, Iowa. Five generations later, our family restaurant and catering (est. 1980s) proudly offers this legendary 2-in-1 seasoning & tenderizer.

Kalmes Famous Deluxe Steak Seasoning and Tenderizer large jar in front of steaks on a grill

One Shake. Two Jobs Done.

Most seasonings just add flavor. Ours tenderizes at the same time — breaking down tough muscle fibers while infusing deep, savory taste. No extra steps. No extra products.

Perfect For

  • Steaks & beef cuts
  • Pork chops & ribs
  • Wild game & venison
  • Chicken & poultry
  • Fish & potatoes
  • Grilling, pan-searing, and oven roasting
Kalmes Famous seasoning jar in front of a full tray of steaks being seasoned

A Five-Generation Family Recipe

What started behind a bar in small-town Iowa has been passed down through five generations of the Kalmes family. Our restaurant and catering operation has relied on this blend for decades — and now you can bring it home.

“The only seasoning I’ve used for 30 years. It does everything.”

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