Flavor Profile
Rubbed sage is herbal, musky, astringent, and warm with a fragrant aroma and pairs well with caraway, ginger, marjoram, and paprika.
How to Use
Use dried rubbed sage to season poultry, seafood, vegetables, cornbread and turkey stuffings. When substituting rubbed sage for crumbled, use half as much.
About The Spice
Rubbed sage has a fragrant aroma and an astringent but warm flavor. With a cottony velvet-like texture, this herb pairs beautifully with other seasonings. Sage, like many other herbs, originates from the mint family.More Information
Sage comes from an evergreen shrub native to Albania that is now widely grown in the United States. To create rubbed sage, the sage is lightly ground then passed quickly through a coarse sieve.
Rubbed Sage Q&A
What is the difference between rubbed sage and ground sage?
The main difference between rubbed sage and ground sage is found in the word itself; rubbed sage is not the ground version of the sage leaves, but a version where the leaves are rubbed instead to create a lighter sage powder that's less concentrated and intense than ground sage.
What is rubbed sage used for?
Rubbed sage is used to season turkey stuffings or cornbread stuffings for holiday dinners (find out more about classic Poultry Seasoning) , but it can also be used to season meats, dressings, sauces and vegetables.
What does rubbed sage look like?
Rubbed sage looks velvety and grayish-green, and should be in a very fine powder in its form.
Dietary Information
Salt-Free
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Onion-Free
Garlic-Free
Black Pepper-Free
Corn-Free
Capsicum-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
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