Mexican oregano comes from a plant that’s native to Mexico and Central America. It’s used in Mexican and Latin cooking to add a bright astringency that counters the rich flavors of meats and beans. Use this broken-leaf oregano to add an authentic flavor to chili, moles, bean dishes, and braised meats. Ingredients: Oregano.
This robust herb is so much more interesting than cilantro in beans and chili recipes. The Spice House's Mexican oregano is much better than the herb I find in stores, which often has many sticks and stems to sift through.
Seems so much stronger and intense than a regular spice. I used it in a butternut/beef soup and it’s flavor was wonderful. It definitely made the entire soup.
I purchased both this Mexican Oregano and the Greek variety so that I could compare, and there is certainly a noticeable difference, both in the smell out of the jar and in cooking. This one is bolder and more pungent. I wouldn't prefer this one on pizza or in my pasta sauce, but I loved it in my taco filling and chili. One negative worth mentioning is that it doesn't come out the holes at the top of the jar. I have to remove the plastic disc with the holes in it to get any out, and that's a nail-breaking task. I may just leave that disc off. It's annoying that I can't just shake some in, as designed, but that's a knock on the jar design not the spice itself.
I use this in my homemade taco seasoning recipe. The flavor is awesome. Love the flat packs, too. Saves a lot of space and easy to organize.
My wife likes Mexican oregano (fresh or dried) as a substitute for cilantro/coriander leaves which she hates. Obviously fresh is better but we live in Germany so have to make due with the dried version.
