McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning Garlic & Crushed Herbs W/Salt Pepper

McCormick Grill Mates Garlic & Crushed Herbs with Salt & Pepper is a familiar sight on the spice aisle, usually shelved with other grilling rubs, steak seasonings and marinades or near coarse salts and pepper mills. Packaged in a larger, plastic seasoning container, its coarse-ground blend is marketed to weekend grillers and backyard barbecue hosts who want bold flavor with minimal fuss. It reads like a grilling essential: sea salt up front, a mix of dried herbs and black pepper, garlic, a touch of sugar and lemon peel, with citric acid to brighten the mix. The brand positions itself squarely in everyday Americana — approachable, masculine-leaning Grill Mates imagery aimed at casual cooks who prize fire, meat and simple enhancements rather than gourmet experimentation. Label cues lean into a “natural” halo: sea salt, recognizable herb names, and a coarse texture claim that suggests whole ingredients; there is no organic certification and no child-oriented marketing. In processing terms it’s a packaged spice blend — largely dried, combined and bottled at scale — a convenience product that concentrates pantry flavors. Sensory notes: dry, flaky and slightly granular, the mix clings to humid meat surfaces and crisps under high heat; aroma on opening is garlic-forward with herbal brightness and a pronounced saline bite. Rituals include a generous rub before grilling, a final sprinkle at the grill, or a shake onto roasted vegetables. It’s the go-to companion for quick, reliable grilled flavor in many American kitchens.