Cracked Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is whole rosemary that has been cracked to break the hard needles and make them easier to use. It has an essential oil content between .5% and 2.5%. Cracked Rosemary is also called cracked rosemary leaves, dried rosemary leaves, dried rosemary, or bulk rosemary.

Rosemary has been long known throughout history. Used in medicinal treatments since 500 BCE, it was believed to be a cure for jaundice, migraines, inflammation, and other ailments in Greece and Rome. During the Middle Ages, rosemary was thought to have the power to ward off thieves, infidelity, nightmares, and even boost memory. HOL

Cracked Rosemary is popular with seasoning companies, American restaurants, brewpubs, delis, food trucks, spice and olive oil shops, and manufacturers of bloody mary mix, sauces, and specialty sodas.

We also offer Ground Rosemary and Organic Cracked Rosemary.

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary = 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary.

Flavor Profile

Cracked Rosemary tastes cooling, woody, and piney with a tea-like aroma.

How to Use

Rosemary doesn't lose any of its potent flavor or aroma during cooking, so it can be added early in the process. Crush or mince the Cracked Rosemary before sprinkling over or rubbing into foods. Cracked Rosemary can perk up Honey Mustard Potato Salad. Stir this into Greek Lemon Chicken or to boost the seasoning in Italian Wedding Soup. Toss it in this tender Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage and Roasted Vegetables for the very best flavors of fall, or use it in this Garlic and Herb Mushrooms as a side for steak or pork.

Its flavor works well with almost all kinds of meat and pairs deliciously with potatoes, olive oil, lemon, cinnamon, clove, garlic, tomato, cream-based sauces, and most grilled vegetables.