Mexican Oregano

Mexican Oregano
100259
Mexican Oregano 100259

Mexican Oregano

SKU
100259 001
Price:
$6.98
Net Weight:
1.2 oz
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Mexican Oregano, Lippia graveolens, is a member of the Verbenaceae family and not botanically related to standard Greek Oregano. It is also called dried Mexican oregano, oregano Mexican, or dry Mexican oregano.

The essential oil content in Mexican Oregano is 3% to 4% by weight, which is about twice as much as standard oregano and gives it its overt pungency. 

For hundreds of years, Mexican Oregano was used in Mexico and throughout Latin America as a cooking herb and brewed as an herbal drink known as té de pais, or “country tea.” After the advent of Tex-Mex-style cooking in the 1970s, Mexican Oregano became a more readily available ingredient throughout the American Southwest. 

Our Mexican Oregano is frequently used by our Mexican restaurant, craft salsa manufacturer, and seasoning company customers.
 

Flavor Profile

Mexican Oregano has an intense, pungent aroma of pepper, grass, and hay. It has a pleasantly bitter, peppery flavor with distinct citrusy high notes and subtle hints of lime and licorice.

 

How To Use

Use this in traditional Latin dishes like the spicy meatball dish albondigas or the Cuban braised stew ropa vieja. Mexican Oregano goes very well with beans, so use it in Black Beans and Mexican Chorizo or basic refritos. It lends authentic flavor to burritos, tamales, or the classic Mexican stuffed pepper dish, Chile Rellenos. Add Mexican Oregano to salsas like Chile Colorado. It can withstand longer cooking times and hold its own against strong flavors, so try it in meaty stews like Birria or tomato-rich Chicken Tinga. It’s also excellent with eggs and cheese, so sprinkle some in a Southwestern omelet or stir into some Red Enchilada Sauce for savory breakfast chilaquiles.

Mexican Oregano can overpower a dish if there is too much present. Taste as you go, and use thoughtfully.

Mexican Oregano pairs well with ground meats of all kinds and can also go well in chili, with avocados, beans, cheese, or chiles.

It is complemented by garlic, onion, cumin, chile powders, cayenne pepper, lime, and paprika.

This herb can be substituted 1:1 with dried Greek Oregano, though the flavor from the Greek Oregano will be much less pronounced. You could also try Marjoram Leaf, which has a citrusy top note and is often seen as a good substitute. With its pungent nature, Mexican Oregano is not a preferred substitute for Greek Oregano.

Ingredients Mexican Oregano
Also Called Dried Mexican oregano, oregano Mexican, or dry Mexican oregano
Recommended Uses Ground meats, avocados, chilis, stews, sauces, salsas, bean dishes
Flavor Profile Pleasantly bitter, peppery flavor with distinct citrusy high notes and subtle hints of lime and licorice
Oil Content 3-4%
Botanical Name Lippia graveolens
Cuisine Mexican, Latin American, Tex-Mex
How To Store Airtight container in a cool, dark place
Shelf Life 6-12 months -
Country of Origin Mexico

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tsp

Amount Per Serving

Calories3

% Daily Value*

Total Fat0g0%

Saturated Fat0g0%

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat0g

Monounsaturated Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg0%

Sodium0.2mg0%

Total Carbohydrate0.6g0%

Dietary Fiber0.4g1%

Total Sugars0.0g

Added Sugars0g0%

Sugar Alcohol0.0g

Protein0.1g0%

Vitamin D0mcg0%

Calcium13mg1%

Iron0mg2%

Potassium11mg0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5
43 total ratings.

John H. (Verified buyer) 03/08/2023
Always great spices, the flavor Always great spices, the flavor and taste so fresh! I’ve enjoyed all my purchases. Great recommendations as well as recipes

Molly S. (Verified buyer) 02/13/2023
Good for Mexican dishes Great aroma, gives Mexican dishes a distinct taste regular oregano can't.

Michael L. (Verified buyer) 02/01/2023
Everything that I ordered is Everything that I ordered is fantastic! Great quality, selection, price, and service!

marianna b. (Verified buyer) 01/18/2023
This is a strong spice This is a strong spice and it smelled so wonderful. Tastes good too

Janet G. (Verified buyer) 11/07/2022
everything i have received from everything i have received from spices inc has always been perfect, and the mexican oregano is as always, just what i ordered, and appears fresh.

DAVID P. (Verified buyer) 09/09/2021
I ran across several recipes I ran across several recipes that called for Mexican oregano and in my ignorance I just substituted European oregano. That was OK but the actual Mexican type was a revelation. It is a totally different plant with a very lively flavor and it has enhanced every dish that I have used it in.

Vicki N. (Verified buyer) 08/11/2021
I did not know about I did not know about the different Oregano's till I started cooking authentic Mexican dishes. I love them and this is a great addition to your recipe even if its not Mexican just for the flavor. The quality of Spices,inc products is second to none!

Bill W. (Verified buyer) 04/19/2021
Simply Excellent Great aroma and flavor. We use this herb in our own chili pepper powder blend and it gives an excellent boost to our cooking.

Linda G. (Verified buyer) 04/12/2021
Good Buy And Top Quality Spice Excellent flavor 😋 we use oregano oil made with your oregano and avacado oil on most of our meals. Very tasty and expeditious 👍

Ralph A. (Verified buyer) 04/08/2021
Very oreganoish Very oreganoish
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