Dried oregano leaves are an essential ingredient in many Mexican and Southwestern recipes. From pizza to chili con carne, Mexican oregano will help you craft dishes with a bold flavor profile and irresistible aroma. Oregano spice is in the same family as lemon verbena, so you may notice similarities between the two. Specially sourced for chefs, this premium herb is sure to please any palate and inspire unique menus. Oregano's earthiness, spice and citrus undertones add a special flavor to savory cuisine. With a more peppery taste, Mexican oregano is perfect for turning up the flavor in rich dishes like tomato recipes, Southwestern cuisine, grilled meats and fish. McCormick Culinary Mexican Style Oregano Leaves make a distinctive, subtly sweet addition to steak and egg breakfast burritos with avocado slices, green pepper hot sauce, or salsa with toasted pepitas and spicy chiles de arbol. Oregano leaves infuse unmatched flavor in dishes like Yucatan slow-roasted pork and jalapeno-marinated skirt steak served with chimichurri or shepherd's pie. Dried oregano leaves also pair well with other spices and herbs for an even more flavorful kick. You can combine these leaves with any chili seasoning, including chipotle chile pepper, cayenne red pepper and ground cumin. Mix them with chiles for a spicy twist on scrambled eggs, or use them as an all-purpose seasoning with classic salt and pepper. Mexican oregano is a popular seasoning for meat dishes, black beans and pozole. In Latin American kitchens, it is an all-purpose seasoning found in a wide variety of dishes. This 5-ounce container comes ready for action. With oregano leaves within arm's reach, you'll have the quantity you need to craft fantastic dishes in a flash. These leaves are kosher and pure, meaning you can bring their hallmark taste to any dinner table.