The Unlikely Ingredient That Makes LongHorn Steakhouse Steaks So Delicious, According To Reddit - Tasting Table

"According to LongHorn customers on Reddit, the reason the steaks taste so good is because "every steak gets what is a lemon flavored soy oil basting sauce that gives it a distinct flavor from other steakhouses." Apparently LongHorn Steakhouse also uses the lemon sauce on steamed broccoli and other veggies. A buttery, aromatic lemon sauce is an all-purpose upgrade that'll pair with anything savory."

"A former employee on Reddit said the lemon sauce "came pre-made in a bottle when I worked there. First ingredient was oil, it's liquid margarine with flavoring added." Still, customers tried to discern the exact ingredients to recreate this addictive sauce at home. One Redditor tasted "melted butter, salt, garlic, and lemon," while other Redditors surmised it was a blend of lemon pepper, lemon juice, and margarine. Considering margarine is made with soy oil, a margarine-based lemon sauce might be the ticket."

LongHorn Steakhouse uses a lemon-flavored, soy-oil/margarine-based basting sauce on steaks and steamed vegetables that contributes a distinct, buttery lemon taste. The lemon sauce is supplied pre-made with oil (described as liquid margarine) listed as the primary ingredient and includes added flavoring. Reported tasting notes include melted butter, salt, garlic, and lemon; other possible components are lemon pepper and lemon juice. Steaks are noted as prime cut, never frozen, trimmed in-house, and bone-in cuts and NY strips are cooked on a char grill. Proprietary seasonings and customizable seasoning swaps also enhance flavor.

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