Flavor Profile
This herb is peppery and piney and pairs well with basil, cumin, garlic, lavender, and thyme.
How to Use
Season soups, stews, and bean dishes. Add to succotash, cabbage, and sauerkraut. Try as an alternative to pepper.
About The Spice
Summer Savory has a clean, piney fragrance and peppery flavor which is great for sparking up heavy stews and chowders.
More Information
The Romans used savory before pepper was widely used. It also was considered an aphrodisiac. Savory is the dark green, narrow leaves of a bush that is grown widely throughout both Yugoslavia and the United States.
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Summer Savory Q&A
What is summer savory?
Summer savory is a peppery & piney flavored herb that is a part of the mint family.
What does summer savory taste like?
Summer savory tastes like a more peppery version of mint, and can be used as a substitute for pepper.
What can summer savory be used for?
Summer Savory is great to use in your favorite soups, stews & chowders. We also recommend adding it to recipes with cabbage, sauerkraut or succotash.
Garlic Bread: Sprinkle over buttered garlic bread in place of parsley to add color and mild spice.
Tomato Soup: Add to tomato soup for subtle peppery notes.
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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