McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Marinade

McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Marinade is a small, single-serve seasoning packet (0.71 oz) that lives in the spice and grilling aisle alongside rubs, barbecue sauces and other marinades. You are likely to see it near other Grill Mates blends, steak sauces and bottled marinades, or on endcaps during summer barbecue season. The packet positions itself as a quick route to bold, smoky, pepper-forward steak flavor: marketing leans into backyard grilling culture, American barbecues and the ritual of firing up a flame. The target shopper is a practical home griller—busy adults who want iconic steakhouse flavors without complex prep—though its branding also taps nostalgic tailgate and summer cookout imagery. Label characteristics include simple ingredient listings and a callout on recognizable spices; it contains a "natural flavor" claim but no organic certification and no child-focused branding or health halos beyond convenience and traditional flavors. In plain terms, the product is a processed seasoning mix: a manufactured blend of salt, spices, oil and flavor extractives designed for shelf stability and consistent taste. Sensory notes: a dry, slightly granular powder with visible flecks of dried garlic and ground pepper, a sharp saline background and warm paprika notes; when mixed with water, oil and vinegar it emulsifies into a glossy marinade that clings to meat. Packaging is a small sealed packet that fits easily into a grilling kit or grocery basket; the ritual is quick—mix, marinate for a few hours, and grill—making it a go-to for weeknight steaks, weekend barbecues and game-day grilling.