the difference between greek oregano and regular oregano?

Answer 1

Apparently nothing, it's just grown in Greece but it's the same oregano.

Mexican oregano is a different variety of the oregano herb family.

Answer 2

Mexican Oregano Vs Oregano

Answer 3

I can tell the difference. Greek oregano seems to have a cleaner and more well defined oregano flavor. Regular oregano seems to have a more muted flavor.
Sometimes you just have to use the empirical approach when answering these questions-try some

Answer 4

Origanum v. subsp. vulgare - Common oregano native to Europe and Asia, Naturalized in North America.
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum - Greek oregano (aka Italian oregano), native to the Balkans (that includes Greece), Cyprus, Turkey.
There are many subspecies of Oregano vulgare, but the best known for its culinary uses i the hirtum. I got some variety from Italy which was quite nice, but it was closer to marjoram than to oregano vulgare. Also, I ve noticed that planting Greek oregano (hirtum) in a non Mediterranean climate, will eventually cause the plant to have different taste. Greek oregano thrives in dry, hot climate., something that most of continental Europe lacks.

Answer 5

Mediterranean and Mexican oregano are two different plants, but because they are used in the same way and have a somewhat similar flavor they are both called oregano. Mediterranean oregano grows wild on the hilly mountainsides of southern Europe and is an essential ingredient in so many of the dishes from the region. For Italian spaghetti sauces to Greek salads to Turkish kebobs, the sweet, strong flavor of Mediterranean oregano is perfect. Our travel to this area has allowed us to import some wonderful Turkish Oregano, the best Mediterranean Oregano we've seen in years. Mexican oregano is stronger and less sweet, well-suited to the spicy, hot, cumin-flavored dishes of Mexico and Central America- perfect for chili and salsa. Both types of oregano should be added in the beginning of cooking, so the flavor has time to come out and meld with the other flavors of the dish. Add while browning onions or beef for both spaghetti sauce and chili.

Answer 6

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Mexican oregano has a stronger flavor than Mediterranean oregano, the type that is usually sold at chain supermarkets. It is generally used in highly spiced dishes. It's sold dried, in small packages, at Latin American markets. As with Mediterranean oregano, for best results, it should be stored in a cool, dark location and used within six months.

Answer 7

Greek oregano( means Joy of the Mountain)grows wild in its native arid landscape.
Origanum vulgare hirtum is a correct name.If you are buying it for your garden: it has hairy leaves and white flowers.
If you are not sure, chew one leaf:your tongue will numb from eating fresh Greek oregano.If not -that's not it.
There are many different oregano on the market, but Greek oregano is the spiciest.
p.s.Always added near the end of cooking.

Answer 8

Mexican oregano is not part of the Origanum genus. . . It's actually more closely related to verbena. Dried Mexican oregano rocks in posole, but I would avoid it when working with Italian recipes.

Answer 9

I JUST TOOK A BITE OF GREEK OREGANO FROM MY GARDEN AND IT IS HOT AND SPICY. I LIKE IT BUT PREFER THE ITALIAN KIND.

Answer 10

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