Mediterranean Oregano
Mediterranean oregano — the assertive, slightly bitter herb that is the backbone of Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern cooking, with an intensity that Mexican oregano doesn't match. The oregano that makes pizza sauce taste like pizza sauce.
Mediterranean oregano has a pungency and bitterness that other oregano varieties lack — it's the intensity that makes Greek salad dressing taste distinctly Greek and pizza sauce taste distinctly Italian. Mexican oregano, by contrast, has a citrusy quality that works in different applications but cannot substitute in Mediterranean cooking. Fine Spice sources Mediterranean oregano specifically because the flavor profile is irreplaceable in the blends that call for it — including Cuban Mojo and Spicy Italian. This is the herb that punches above its weight in a spice blend.
oregano
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HOW TO USE
Add to marinara, pizza sauce, or tomato soup early in cooking — oregano needs heat to bloom and develops its best flavor after 15-20 minutes of simmering.
Add generously to Greek salad dressings, lamb marinades, or roasted vegetable dishes. Mediterranean oregano is the herb that defines these cuisines — use it boldly.
Use in dry rubs for lamb, chicken, or fish where you want an assertive herbal note that holds up through cooking. Pairs naturally with lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
PAIRS WELL WITH
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