Midnight Toker is an ode to the smokers, the jokers, and those who want to get their cooking on the run.
A Syrian-Style BBQ Blend Featuring Aleppo Chile Flakes and Hickory Smoke
Our most popular blend to date, Midnight Toker is a Syrian-style BBQ seasoning built around the warm, fruity complexity of Aleppo chile flakes and the deep, savory richness of hickory smoke powder. The result is an insane flavor profile beloved by the masses—bold, smoky, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced.
This is the blend that turned casual customers into loyal fans.
The Flavor Profile: Smoky, Sweet, Warm, and Balanced Heat
Midnight Toker brings together:
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Aleppo Pepper – fruity, warm, slightly tangy heat
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Natural Hickory Smoke Powder – deep, clean smoke flavor
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Brownulated Sugar – for caramelization and color
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Smoked Paprika – sweet, smoky backbone
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Garlic & Onion Powder – savory depth
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Kosher Salt & Spices – balance and roundness
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Cayenne Pepper – a touch of extra heat
The result is that magic trifecta of smoke + sweet + heat that keeps people coming back for more.
Where It Comes From: Syrian Aleppo Heat Meets American BBQ Smoke
This blend centers on Aleppo chiles, a signature spice of Syrian and Middle Eastern cooking known for their warm, nuanced, chile-fruit-minimal-heat flavor. Blend that with classic American hickory smoke, and you get a cross-cultural BBQ seasoning with universal appeal — familiar yet intriguing, exotic yet comforting.
It’s the perfect meeting point between traditional Levantine heat and modern American grilling culture.
Why Cooks Love Midnight Toker
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Fruity, warm Aleppo heat that’s never harsh
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Real smoke flavor without using a smoker
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Slight sweetness that caramelizes beautifully
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Works on absolutely everything
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Versatile flavor profile adored by home cooks & chefs
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Your #1 bestselling blend — for a reason
How to Use Midnight Toker in Your Kitchen
Proteins
Vegetables
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Roasted sweet potatoes
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Grilled zucchini
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Cauliflower steaks
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Corn on the cob
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Mushrooms
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Brussels sprouts
Everyday Favorites
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Eggs
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Popcorn
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Fries
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Hummus
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Rice bowls
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Avocado toast
Creative Uses
Pro Tip
Use Midnight Toker as a dry brine: season generously, chill for 30 minutes to overnight, then cook. You’ll unlock its full smoky-sweet Aleppo depth.
Ingredients
Kosher Salt, Spice, Brownulated Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Aleppo Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Natural Hickory Smoke Powder.
Are you in the mood for some Midnight Toker Steak Kebabs? Try this recipe here!
One Food and Wine Magazine editor wrote a published story about how she wouldn't even leave the house without it during the COVID pandemic of 2020. Roadtrip worthy baby!
