Kalmes Foods | Iowa Family Steak Seasoning & Superb Blend Breading Mix

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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Kalmes Restaurant in St. Donatus, Iowa. 1956

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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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5.5 oz bottle of Kalmes Seasoning and some steak sandwhich's on grill

Kalmes Ribeye Steak Sandwich

June 9, 2026|James Kalmes

A bold ribeye steak sandwich seasoned with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning & Tenderizer — restaurant-quality flavor at home in under 30 minutes.

Kalmes Seasoning Prime Rib Recipe

June 7, 2026|James Kalmes

A show-stopping prime rib seasoned with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning — a five-generation family recipe tradition since the 1850s.

Perfect Filet Mignon with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Seasoning

June 4, 2026|James Kalmes

Buttery, tender filet mignon elevated with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Meat Tenderizer & Seasoning. A steakhouse-worthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes — no marinating required.