There is a saying in Texas, and that is “Everything is bigger in Texas,” and some may even amend that expression saying that “Everything is bigger and better in Texas.” Sure enough, the Lone Star State has made its name as the second largest state in the US, boasting the best dishes and sides that have made their ways to national food chains like Texas Roadhouse. Texan cooks know the key to whipping up large, juicy steak and savory food that will make you loosen your belt buckle a few notches many times throughout dinner. While Texas may have some of the best livestock and cattle in the country, their secret ingredient is way beyond that. The way to a good Southern meal is in its flavoring. That’s why if you want to recreate that perfect Texan meal you need to consider Texas spices.
To get that desired flavor for your roadhouse cookout, you should purchase the best pepper products. Peppers and spices give just the right kick to make your food mouth-watering and memorable. These products are a blend of various peppers, including jalapeno and chili, mixed to perfection. They’re great to add in salsas, dips, and other sauces that are staples for Texas cooking. Adding these powders and spices to your foods can give you that Tejano atmosphere and the feeling that you’re close to the border, whether you are in Texas or not.
For other Texas spices, there is steak seasoning rub. In case you are wondering, this is an assortment of seasonings and spices added to steak. These are great for flavoring, even better than marinating steak because marinating usually takes away from the natural flavor, replacing the steak’s savor with the sauce’s flavor. Steak seasoning adds to the flavor and brings out its natural quality without becoming too saturated. (Besides, some people prefer their steaks dry.) All you have to do is apply the seasoning rub before cooking it and when it has had enough time on the grill, you will have that much sought after flavor. After all, what is Texas cooking without the perfect steak?
If you love Texas culture, then there’s no better way to partake of it than enjoying its cuisine. Whether you are devouring a steak bigger than your head or dipping your chips in some salsa that tastes like it came from the border, Texas proves that it knows how to do things the better way.