Marjoram
Marjoram is a gentle aromatic herb, a close relative of oregano, with floral and sweet notes that complement meats and broths. In Mexican cooking it is used in red mole, Hidalgo-style barbacoa, and vegetable soups. It is added towards the end of cooking to preserve its delicate, sweet fragrance.
Estimated retail price
~£1.49 / 15g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Marjoram, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 6 recipes in our collection, including Oaxacan Black Mole, Mutton Mixiote and Pickled Chillies (Chiles en Escabeche). 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 with Marjoram
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
Substitutes
Epazote and hoja santa have very distinctive flavours with no exact substitute; if you can't find them, it's usually better to leave them out than to swap in another herb. Mexican oregano can be replaced with Mediterranean oregano, though its profile is more citrusy.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Marjoram?
Marjoram is used in 6 recipes in our collection, such as Oaxacan Black Mole and Mutton Mixiote. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Marjoram in the UK?
You can buy Marjoram online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Marjoram be stored?
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
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