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| | | Savory (Satureja spp.) |
There are two types of savories, the annual summer savory (S. hortensis) and the perennial winter savory (S. montana). While they do have different flavours, the only real difference between the two is in the garden. Summer savory is an annual with branching roots and bushy, finely haired stems. It can grow to approximately 18 inches in height. Its perennial counterpart, winter savory, is a hardy perennial with a woody base that forms a compact bush with a heavier aroma than that of the summer savory. It grows to approximately 1 foot in height.
Savory, which is native to the Mediterranean, is an important culinary herb and was once one of the strongest cooking herbs available. Its Latin name is attributed to the Roman writer Pliny and is derivative of the word for "satyr", the half-man, half-goat creature that roamed the ancient mythological forests.
The annual summer savory has a peppery thyme taste, it blends well with most flavours and helps amalgamate them. The perennial winter savory is stronger and tastes more piney than its annual counterpart. Savory complements beans, lentils, peas, eggs, soups, stews and fish and veal. It holds up well in slow cooking and is often found in classic blends such as fines herbes and bouquet garni.
We use organic savory in our Savoury Herb blend.
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