Oregano shredded - Turkish - wild cultivation

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Oregano, also known as wild Turkish oregano, is a versatile spice with an intense and complex flavor. It lends dishes a robust, aromatic, subtly bitter, slightly peppery, and invigoratingly fruity note, and harmonizes perfectly with Mediterranean herbs such as thyme and rosemary. This makes it an ideal companion in numerous dishes—both savory and sweet creations.

USE

To fully enjoy the flavor of this premium oregano, it should be cooked for at least 15 minutes. It has a strong intensity, so use sparingly and add seasoning as needed is recommended. An insider tip for using oregano is the Tex-Mex highlight "chili con carne" – a dish with braised meat, often prepared with beans. Chili, paprika, garlic, and cumin are essential ingredients. Alternatively, oregano is, of course, perfect for classic dishes such as Bolognese sauce with tomatoes, with or without ground meat. It also adds a special touch to a Greek salad with olives and feta cheese and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, vegetable casseroles, and grilled meat, especially lamb.

GOOD TO KNOW
The same applies to this oregano as to all our other pure spices: Due to its outstanding quality, we recommend using it sparingly at first and adding more as needed!

TASTE
This wild Turkish oregano is distinguished by a more intense, profound, yet softer flavor compared to conventional oregano. Its aroma is robust and spicy, subtly bitter, slightly peppery, and invigoratingly fruity. It harmonizes perfectly with other Mediterranean herbs, such as thyme and rosemary, as well as bay leaf, lavender, savory, and sage. It is particularly excellent when paired with garlic, onions, and tomatoes!

PRODUCTION
Wild Turkish oregano thrives best in warm locations with calcareous soil. It can be found in dry, open woodlands such as oak and pine forests, but also in thickets along paths and forest edges, on sunny slopes, and in hedgerows. Gray to dark green leaves hang from small bushes and are usually crushed and used as a spice. Dried oregano leaves have a more intense flavor compared to fresh herbs. This wild herb contains valuable essential oils as well as bitter compounds and tannins. To harvest, the stems are cut about a hand's breadth above the ground and hung in a dark room to dry. After drying, the leaves are stripped from the stems and stored in a dry place.