Roast Beef Seasoning

Pellicano's Classic Roast Beef Seasoning

The Foundational Four for Perfect Beef

Pellicano's Classic Roast Beef Seasoning is a testament to the power of simple, high-quality ingredients. This blend is built upon the time-tested foundation of the most essential savory aromatics: Salt for seasoning and crust development; Black Pepper for heat and pungent depth; and Onion and Garlic for robust, all-encompassing savoriness.

This perfectly balanced mix is specifically designed for high-heat cooking like roasting and grilling. The coarse grind of the ingredients ensures that they cling well to the meat's surface, forming a thick, flavorful, and deeply aromatic crust (or "bark") that seals in the juices. It enhances the natural, rich flavor of beef without overwhelming it, making it the only seasoning you need for a truly classic, elegant roast.

Mastering the Roast and Beyond

This robust seasoning is suitable for much more than just a Sunday roast:

• Prime Rib and Roasts: Apply liberally 1-2 hours before cooking to allow the salt to penetrate and tenderize the surface, ensuring a crisp, savory exterior.
• Steaks and Burgers: Use as a straightforward, powerful rub for grilling ribeye, sirloins, or mixing into ground beef for burgers.
• Pot Roast and Braises: Rub the seasoning into a chuck roast before searing it for a slow-cooked pot roast. The seasoning's flavor will infuse the broth and the meat simultaneously.
• Savory Vegetables: Sprinkle on roasted carrots, potatoes, or mushrooms for a hearty side dish that complements beef.

Fun Fact: The Buffalo Connection (Beef on Weck)

The simple, robust seasoning blend of salt, pepper, onion, and garlic is absolutely mandatory for the regional specialty of Western New York: the Beef on Weck sandwich. In Buffalo, NY, roast beef is slow-roasted until perfectly rare, sliced paper-thin, and served dripping with juices on a salty, caraway-crusted Kimmelweck roll. The classic, savory crust provided by this precise blend is what balances the briney saltiness of the roll and the rich flavor of the beef, making this seasoning the unsung hero of the sandwich.

Easy Recipe: Oven-Roasted Deli-Style Roast Beef

This method, using a leaner cut, ensures a flavorful crust and an evenly cooked, sliceable rare center, perfect for deli sandwiches.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 Lb.) Top Round Or Sirloin Tip Roast
• 3 Tbsp. Pellicano'S Classic Roast Beef Seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Beef Broth (For Moisture)

Instructions:

1. Prep and Season: Remove the roast from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking. Pat dry, then rub with the Olive Oil. Apply the Roast Beef Seasoning generously over all surfaces, pressing to adhere.
2. Sear: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place the roast in a roasting pan with the Beef Broth added to the bottom of the pan (this keeps the oven humid). Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes.
3. Finish: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (rare) to 125°F (medium-rare). This usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
4. Rest and Slice: Remove the roast, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 20 minutes. For perfect deli slices, chill the roast completely before slicing paper-thin against the grain.

Ingredients: Salt, Onion, Garlic, Black Pepper.