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Raise the Steaks
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Good steak doesn’t need much to shine, but the right spices and sauces can really take it over the top. Depending what flavor profile you’re after, what cut you start with and what cooking method you prefer, the combinations are endless, but here are a few of our favorite flavor infusers to get you started.
Looking for the best beef ever? We're thrilled to offer a wide variety of premium proteins in our Meat Department, including one of our all-time favorites: First Light Farms Wagyu Beef. Known for exceptional tenderness, flavor and marbling, this gourmet grass-fed beef is sustainably and humanely raised on the lush, nutrient-dense grasses of New Zealand by a Certified B Corporation dedicated to regenerative farming.
When it comes to cooking, good steak doesn’t need much to shine, but the right spices and sauces can really take it over the top. Depending on what flavor profile you’re after, what cut you start with and what cooking method you prefer, the combinations are endless, but here are a few of our favorite flavor infusers to get you started!
Chimichurri: Add a bright, herbaceous note to your meal with this sensational sauce typically made with fresh basil, parsley and jalapeños. It doubles as a marinade so you can give your protein a spicy kick from the start. Try it with First Light Farms Wagyu Beef in our recipe for Grilled Picanha with Chimichurri!
Rub with Love Rubs & Marinades: These small-batch spice rubs and marinades are perfect for adding complex flavors to all sorts of foods. Try their Smoky Barbecue Rub and other versatile blends on any and all proteins or grab a bottle of their Triple Garlic Teriyaki Sauce for classic, reliable garlicky goodness.
Morton & Bassett Spices: This San Francisco company has been known for sourcing exceptional spices for more than 30 years! While salt and pepper are well and good, try expanding your spice horizons with more esoteric seasonings like their Aleppo Pepper, Za’atar, African Berbere and Ras El Hanout.
Earth & Vine Provisions Cooking Sauces: With a passion for delicious, clean and healthy foods, this Loomis-based company has been making small-batch sauces, jams and marinades since 1997. Enjoy great flavors from Lemon Rosemary to Tangerine Chili Ponzu as marinades, grilling sauces or dipping sauces!
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