Longhorn 7 Pepper Seasoning (Copycat)
Description
An easy copycat of Longhorn Steakhouse's bold, coarse, smoky 7-pepper steak rub. Ready in 5 minutes and perfect for steak, chicken, veggies, and more.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp pink peppercorns, cracked (or green)
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- Coarsely crack the black, white, and pink peppercorns—keep it chunky, not powdered.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Whisk until the color is even and there are no clumps.
- Taste and adjust heat, smoke, or sweetness to preference.
- Transfer to an airtight jar, label, and store in a cool, dark place.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
- For the signature crust, keep the pepper coarse and press it firmly into oiled steak before searing.
- Omit the salt for a salt-free version.
- Swap red pepper flakes for ground chipotle for extra smoke.
- Best used within 3–6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1177mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1147IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg