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Watch out with Montreal Seasoning

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Raymont
Raymont Posts: 710
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Cooked up some filet's last night seasoned with Montreal. They came out really salty tasting. I got to thinking about it and deduced that I was using the last of the quart size Montreal (which is essentially a mix of S&P). Well, believe the salt is heavier than the pepper, and over time the salt will make it's way to the bottom of your shaker. So be careful when you get to the end of a Montreal seasoning container, odds are, it is mostly salt. To top it off, they were Snake River Farms Filet's.. Aggh, I want a do over! 

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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
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    I usually go light on the seasoning with good beef. Should compliment it, not over power it. I do agree with you, sometimes the spices in pre-made rubs will settle over time, either due to weight or size. I always try to shake mine before every use.
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  • DoctorMojo
    DoctorMojo Posts: 126
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    Too bad, Were they still good?

    Southern, Tennessee

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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
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    That's why I only use S&P for steaks. I can regulate how much of each goes on. 
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    Caution applies to many spice mixes. Always shake them up before use to distribute the ingredients.
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  • Miked125
    Miked125 Posts: 481
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    Do you shake the bottle before using? Because the salt will settle.
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    Thanks for the heads up. Seems to me with constant use, that would be avoided as one is constantly turning upside down to shake / apply to meat. The Montreal Seasoning is heavily salt based.....now I am not challenging you on your warning.....but hadn't experienced this myself. It is my go to for beef.....and i too purchase in the large container like you do. 
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