{"product_id":"somethin-to-beef-about-savory-umami-steak-blend","title":"Somethin' To Beef About - Savory Umami Steak Blend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-page\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eSomethin’ To Beef About Savory Umami Steak Blend\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eSomethin’ To Beef About is an umami-forward steak seasoning that earns its spot next to your salt and pepper. It’s salty, smoky, and deeply savory, with porcini mushroom powder bringing that rich “more beefy” flavor you usually only get from long cooks. Aleppo chile adds a gentle warmth instead of a harsh burn, horseradish root powder gives it a clean bite, and apple cider vinegar powder lands a bright tang that keeps fatty cuts from feeling heavy. If you want a beef rub that hits hard without tasting like a gimmick, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003eUse it on ribeyes, strip steaks, brisket, burgers, roasts, bison, and wild game. It also shines on pork chops, chicken thighs, mushrooms, and roasted vegetables when you want savory depth without reaching for a sauce. This one was built for the grill and smoker, but it’s just as good in a cast iron pan when you need dinner fast and still want that backyard flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e For most proteins, start around \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 2 tablespoons per pound\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let it sit 20 to 30 minutes before cooking so it sweats into the surface. Sear it, grill it, smoke it, reverse-sear it, or roast it. For brisket and ribs, pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-for-rubbin\"\u003eSomethin’ For Rubbin’\u003c\/a\u003e to help build bark. For burgers and sandwiches, it plays especially well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/jalapeno-business\"\u003eJalapeño Business\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want a bright finish on smoked meats, brush on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-magical-mop\"\u003eThe Magical Mop\u003c\/a\u003e or glaze with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-clevelander\"\u003eThe Clevelander\u003c\/a\u003e. This seasoning is ideal for beef and mushroom recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FLAVOR PROFILE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-flavor\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalty, smoky, and savory umami with a slight heat and bright tang. Built for steak, brisket, burgers, and low-and-slow barbecue or hot-and-fast searing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- AWARDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-awards\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/saucekingnyc.com\/sauce-king-nyc-2024-winners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2024 SauceKingNYC - Rub Awards - Best Line of Rubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 NBBQA Awards of Excellence - 4th Place - Beef Rub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbecue News Magazine - 2020 Rubs of Honor - 9th Place - Beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INGREDIENTS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"ingredients\"\u003eSea Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Horseradish Root Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar Powder, Aleppo Chiles, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SUGGESTED PAIRINGS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-pairings\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eSuggested Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProteins\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ribeye, strip steak, filet, brisket, burgers, tri-tip, short ribs, roast beef, bison, venison, elk, pork chops, chicken thighs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/strong\u003e - Portobello mushrooms, roasted potatoes, carrots, onions, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, chickpeas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pairing-group\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauce Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brighten smoked beef with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-magical-mop\"\u003eThe Magical Mop\u003c\/a\u003e, go mustard-maple with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/the-clevelander\"\u003eThe Clevelander\u003c\/a\u003e, or build bark first with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/products\/somethin-for-rubbin\"\u003eSomethin’ For Rubbin’\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURED RECIPES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-recipes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eTop Recipes Featuring Somethin’ To Beef About\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant proof it works? These are some of our most popular recipes tagged for this blend. See the full archive here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/somethin-to-beef-about\"\u003eSomethin’ To Beef About Recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"recipe-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/beef-tips-with-mushrooms\"\u003eBeef Tips with Mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/smoked-brisket\"\u003eSmoked Brisket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/smoked-st-louis-pork-ribs\"\u003eSmoked St. Louis Pork Ribs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/wagyu-beef-short-ribs\"\u003eSous Vide \u0026amp; Smoked Wagyu Beef Short Ribs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/slammin-beef-jerky\"\u003eSlammin’ Beef Jerky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/cheese-stuffed-burgers\"\u003eCheese Stuffed Burgers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/seasoned-barbecue-snack-mix\"\u003eSeasoned Barbecue Snack Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/savory-harissa-chuck-roast\"\u003eSavory Harissa Chuck Roast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/btleighs.com\/blogs\/recipes\/air-fried-savory-spicy-potato-chips\"\u003eAir Fried Savory Spicy Potato Chips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-badges\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Artificial Ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo MSG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Seed Oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Corn Syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten-Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Carb - Keto Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ (VISIBLE) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product__headline\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a steak seasoning or a barbecue rub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Use it as a steak seasoning for high heat searing, or as a beef rub for brisket, burgers, roasts, and low-and-slow cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it taste “umami”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcini mushroom powder brings deep savory richness that boosts beef flavor without making the blend taste muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a mild warmth from Aleppo chiles and black pepper. You’ll taste savory depth and tang more than heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I use per pound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with 1 to 2 tablespoons per pound. For brisket and large roasts, go heavier and let it sit 20 to 30 minutes before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten-free and vegan-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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