Greek Oregano | Commonly Used in Mediterranean and Italian Cooking | Slightly Sour Taste with a Warm, Aromatic Flavor 2 oz.
Greek oregano, also known as Mediterranean oregano, is a spice commonly used in Mediterranean and Italian cooking. It’s also the spice most commonly used in your marinara and pizza sauce. Greek Oregano in bowl While many types of oregano exist today, Greek oregano, which is the dried leaves of Origanum vulgare, is the original oregano. The word “oregano” comes from the Greek word meaning “joy of the mountain.” It is a perennial plant with round leaves and herb characteristics, placing it in the genus of the mint family. Discover how you can utilize Greek oregano to enhance your cooking and elevate your favorite flavors. As a culinary herb, Greek oregano is used for the flavor of its leaves. This flavor is more apparent when the oregano is dried. Greek oregano has a slightly sour taste with a warm, aromatic flavor that varies in intensity. Its most prominent use is in Italian-American cuisine. Greek oregano soared in popularity after U.S. troops returned from World War II, bringing the “pizza herb” with them. Oregano had been used in southern Italian cooking for centuries, mainly in fried, grilled, or roasted vegetables, fish, or meat. In Greece, Greek oregano is most often used to enhance the flavor of Greek salad. Add it to lemon-olive oil sauces to accompany casseroles, fish, or grilled chicken. Tasty Greek Oregano In Turkish cuisine, Greek oregano is mainly used for flavoring meat, especially lamb and mutton. The herb is also used in kebab and barbecue restaurants, often with a blend of pepper, salt, and paprika. Whenever a recipe calls for oregano, Greek oregano is the one to use. Greek oregano has a similar flavor profile to the variety of oregano grown in West Asia.
Product Information
- Our Greek oregano is grown and dried by connoisseur farmers in California, then shipped directly to us where we carefully package hand selected batches before sending to you for your authentic, restaurant quality Mediterranean meals.
- Greek Oregano is an essential ingredient in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. Greek Oregano is also known as Mediterranean Oregano or True Oregano, and is used in recipes like marinara and pizza sauce.
- Savory and earthy, with a warm aromatic flavor best describes Greek Oregano. Along with Sage, Tarragon, Thyme and Marjoram, these are the most prized herbs in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine.
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- Our attractive resealable bag keeps the contents fresh and good tasting.
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