Damn Yankee Texas BBQ The Captain Beef Blend

A great burger doesn't need much — but it needs the right seasoning, and this isn't the one you'll shortchange it with.

The Captain Beef Blend from Damn Yankee Texas BBQ is a coarse, Texas-style beef rub built from black pepper, kosher salt, garlic, onion, and savory aromatics that form a bold, crackly crust on everything it touches. The pepper does the heavy lifting — it's coarse enough to bite and fine enough to coat evenly — with the garlic and onion rounding it out into something that smells as good as it tastes when it hits a hot cast iron or grate. This is the kind of seasoning that makes a burger taste like you meant it.

It earns its name on beef: smash burgers, thick backyard patties, reverse-seared ribeyes, grilled tri-tip. But don't overlook it on grilled vegetables — zucchini, asparagus, and thick-sliced onions get a serious upgrade from that pepper-forward crust. Pair it with a bold Kansas City BBQ sauce at the table for a finish that pulls the whole plate together.

No fuss, no gimmicks. Season it. Sear it. Own the grill.