Kalmes Famous Seasoning & Tenderizer bottle on a grill with raw steaks — award-winning Midwest seasoning blend since the 1850s

Tenderize Any Cut & Deliver Bold Flavor in One Shake

Tenderize any cut + deliver bold Midwest flavor in one step. 5th-generation Iowa family recipe since the 1850s.

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Restaurant-Proven Quality

The same recipe trusted by Midwest restaurants and retailers like Fareway & Hy-Vee — now in your kitchen.

Family Recipe Since the 1850s

Peter Kalmes started it in St. Donatus, Iowa. Five generations later, we're still making it the same way.

One Shake. Every Meal.

Season and tenderize in a single step — bold flavor, tender results, zero guesswork.

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Superb Blend Spiced Coater Breading Mix – 5 lb

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Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning 5.5 oz

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Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning 5.5 oz
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Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning — 32 oz Bottle

Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning — 32 oz Bottle

Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning — 32 oz Bottle
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Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer + Breading Bundle

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Seasoned Flour Breading Mix, Golden Dipt – 5 lb

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Flavor & Crunch Bundle – 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer + Crispy Breading Mix

Flavor & Crunch Bundle – 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer + Crispy Breading Mix

Flavor & Crunch Bundle – 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Tenderizer + Crispy Breading Mix
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Five Generations. One Recipe. Perfected.

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 Kalmes Restaurant in St. Donatus,  Iowa. 1956
Vintage Kalmes Store with a sign and classic car in front, black and white photo.

A Legacy of Flavor

Since the 1850s, when Peter Kalmes opened his bar in St. Donatus, Iowa, our family has been perfecting bold, honest flavor. Five generations later, we're proud to bring that tradition to your kitchen.

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