Texan Steakhouse Rub

Texan Steakhouse Rub for the perfect steak off the grill

The Texan Steakhouse Rub by Cape Herb & Spice is a sweet and savory steak seasoning in the style of American steakhouses, featuring sea salt, brown sugar, garlic, and a pinch of chili. No sharp burn, just a mild BBQ flavor that coats the meat perfectly.

Texan Steakhouse Rub is the sweet and savory steak seasoning from Cape Herb & Spice in Cape Town, made for steak, poultry, and burgers on the grill. It brings the taste of Texan steakhouses to your grill, with sweetness from brown sugar, heartiness from sea salt, and flavor from coriander and garlic. Made for a great cut of meat, it’s hard to get more "steakhouse" than this at home.

The base consists of 40 percent sea salt and 20 percent brown sugar, joined by roasted garlic flakes, 7 percent coriander, mustard seeds, onions, black pepper, paprika, and a hint of cumin. There is only 3 percent chili—just enough for character, not for heat. A rub that honors the meat instead of masking it.

Sweet, savory, and with a robust crust

Sweet, savory, and flavorful, the rub coats the meat and caramelizes on the hot grill to form a dark crust.

The brown sugar melts and browns, the sea salt draws into the meat, and the coriander and garlic provide that typical steakhouse depth. The black pepper adds a subtle accent, while the pinch of chili provides more warmth than heat. This creates that sweet-savory crust that makes a good steak complete.

The blend is mild, so it also appeals to children and anyone who doesn't like things too spicy. The character comes from salt, sugar, and herbs, not from the fire.

How to season your steak like they do in Texas

First, coat the steak with a little olive oil, then apply the rub generously and let it rest for about 30 minutes before placing it on the grill.

Keep the rub handy while grilling and sprinkle on a little more when turning the meat; this makes the crust beautifully robust. It tastes just as good on sirloin, chicken drumsticks, or a juicy burger, and even works well on seafood. You barely need to think about extra salt, as the blend provides plenty.

If you prefer things smokier, reach for the Smokehouse BBQ Rub; if you’re in the mood for something spicy and zesty, try the Louisiana Cajun Rub. That way, you’ll have the right seasoning on hand for every grill night.

Cape Herb & Spice from Cape Town since 1994

Behind this rub is Cape Herb & Spice, a spice manufacturer from Cape Town founded in 1994 by Irene Ivy.

What Irene started over 30 years ago from a small market cart at the V&A Waterfront now supplies kitchens around the globe, backed by over 600 employees. Cape Town lies on the old spice route, and you can taste that passion for seasoning in the blend. Just as Irene intended, innovation, flavor, and quality remain the top priority to this day, and the spices are completely non-irradiated from South Africa. Hats off.

Browse more spices from Cape Herb & Spice or check out our BBQ spices for your next grill night.

Room temperature, resting time, and a glass of red wine

If the seasoned steak reaches room temperature before grilling, it will cook more evenly. Let it rest for a few minutes after grilling so the juices stay in the meat. The rub also works well on oven-roasted vegetables, corn on the cob, or crispy wedges if you aren't serving steak for once. A bold red wine and good company come naturally with a great piece of meat. That’s how to do steak.