Orégano mexicano
Spices$6.25 / 50gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Orégano mexicano - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (spices). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Canada or online via Amazon Canada. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Orégano mexicano, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Goat Broth, Pork Spine in Red Chile Sauce and Asado de Chile Colorado Duranguense (Durango Pork in Red Chile Sauce). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using orégano mexicano
Goat Broth
Pork Spine in Red Chile Sauce
Asado de Chile Colorado Duranguense (Durango Pork in Red Chile Sauce)
Birria de Barbacoa (Aguascalientes-Style Beef Birria)
Pámpano en Escabeche (Pompano in Pickled Onion Brine)
Panuchos Campechanos (Campeche-Style Fried Tortillas with Shark)
Carne con Chile Sonorense (Sonoran Beef in Red Chilli Sauce)
Tacos de Adobada Tijuanense (Tijuana-Style Adobo Pork Tacos)
Menudo Duranguense (Durango-Style Tripe Soup)
Mushroom Barbacoa
Guajillo Chilli Adobo Base
Mexican Meatloaf
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Orégano mexicano?
Orégano mexicano is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Goat Broth and Pork Spine in Red Chile Sauce. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Orégano mexicano in Canada?
You can buy Orégano mexicano online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.
How should Orégano mexicano be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.