Greek Oregano

Greek Oregano is an herb with an assertive flavor. It’s at once woodsy and earthy and a bit medicinal, with a late bite of bitter pepper that builds as you eat it. Greek Oregano is rich in the volatile oils that make up its complex taste and smell.Greek Oregano is ubiquitous to Mediterranean cooking, so embrace oregano if you’re considering the Mediterranean diet.

Greek Oregano is outstanding infused into olive oil, or mixed into butter with some salt and pepper for a compound herb butter. It is a sturdy herb and can endure a long braise or roast, but use cautiously with long cook times. The volatile oils concentrate when oregano dries, which can create an unpleasantly strong and bitter flavor when it’s cooked too long. It can easily manage high heat and is great for foods on the grill—try grilling some meaty portobello mushrooms with olive oil infused with Greek Oregano for a rustic, woodsy side dish.