Mexican Oregano

Name: Oregano, Mexican Broken Leaf
Brand: The Spice House
SKU: A07-12
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)

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7 Reviews

Unlike its Greek cousin, Mexican Oregano is related to verbena. It is earthier and more pungent in flavor and scent. This oregano holds up well in spicy dishes and is used liberally in the cuisines of Mexico and the American Southwest. Also available in Ground Mexican Oregano. Visit our blog to learn more about Mexican oregano and discover new recipes.

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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.

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Reviewed by Geoff M.

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Rated 5 out of 5

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My Beans Have Never Been Better

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.

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Reviewed by Mary

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Excellent

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.

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Reviewed by Michelle R.

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Very tasty addition for spicy dishes

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.

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Reviewed by Spice F.

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Rated 5 out of 5

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Great Flavor

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.

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Reviewed by Dave S.

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Rated 4 out of 5

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Good substitute for dried cilantro/coriander leaves

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.

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