Instructions: In a mortar, a food processor, or an electric spice grinder, grind peppercorns, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, garlic and salt. Allow paste to dry a little before storing in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

To use, dissolve seasoning in a little Seville (bitter) orange juice or vinegar or in a mixture of equal amounts or orange and grapefruit juices.

Makes 1 1/2 cups

NOTE: Although the Spanish meaning of the name of this seasoning is "a seasoning for steak", its uses are much broader. It is added to pickling solutions and marinades for poultry, seafood, and fish and is also used to flavor broths.

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