Mexican Oregano

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Cook with the bold, robust flavor of Mexican Oregano! Use dried Mexican oregano to season chili, salsa, enchiladas, black beans, roasted meats, or soups and stews like pozole. This variety of Mexican oregano leaves is less bitter and a bit stronger in flavor than standard oregano. To learn more about oregano as a spice and its uses, view Behind the Seasoning: Oregano.

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Flavor Profile

Stronger in flavor than Greek oregano, but is less minty and not as bitter. Pairs particularly well with recipes that feature chili powders, chiles, and cumin.

How to Use

Use Mexican oregano in your favorite Mexican recipes or authentic Southwestern cooking. Add dried Mexican oregano to salsa, pozole, black beans or use to season meats. When substituting dry Mexican oregano for fresh, use 1/3 of the amount specified.

About The Spice

Mexican oregano actually comes from the mint (verbena) family. "Oregano" here refers to this herb's flavor, rather than the herb itself. There are several species that impart this flavor that are still known as oregano. Mexican oregano is more robust in flavor than typical oregano, and is widely used in Mexican cooking and Southwestern recipes.

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Mexican Oregano Q&A

What is Mexican oregano?

Mexican oregano is an herb with a pungent and slightly citrus flavor. It comes from theoval-shaped green leaves of the Lippia graveolens plant, an herb that is related to lemon verbena. In New Mexico and California, the leaves of several plants in the Lippia genus are harvested and dried before use.

What's the difference between Mexican oregano and regular oregano?

Mexican oregano is a bit stronger, less bitter and less minty than typical Greek oregano, though both come from the mint family.

What is a good substitute for Mexican oregano?

Other varieties of oregano including Greek can be substituted for Mexican oregano. Marjoram is actually a type of oregano and offers a similar flavor, although it is more delicate and sweeter. Depending on the dish you are making, other herbs commonly found in Italian seasoning including thyme and basil can also be used in place of oregano.

What does Mexican oregano taste like?

Mexican oregano's taste is a bit stronger than regular oregano, and it also has less of a mint flavor and is not as bitter. They also have quite a different aroma as well, despite the visual characteristics being so similar.

How do you use Mexican oregano?

Mexican oregano is commonly used in southwestern and Mexican cooking. Add it in salsas, tacos or burrito fillings. Great in refried beans and soups. Use Mexican oregano in chili powder for a seasoning for chile con carne and other slow cooking stews. When substituting dry Mexican oregano for fresh Mexican oregano, use 1/3 of the amount specified.

Other Names

Wild Marjoram

Puerto Rican oregano

Lippia graveolens

Quick Uses:

Croutons: Toss 1/2-inch cubed bread in enough melted butter to lightly coat, and sprinkle generously with Mexican Oregano before baking at 350 degrees until golden and crispy.

Breakfast Hash: Add generously to potatoes, eggs, sausage, and your favorite vegetables to brighten up a hearty breakfast.

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