Using fresh Oregano Artisan Ingredients Discuss Using fresh Oregano in the Pizza Quest with Peter Reinhart forums; In addition to a bumper crop of basil, I have a bumper crop of oregano. I've tried using it fresh ...

[BrianShaw]

In addition to a bumper crop of basil, I have a bumper crop of oregano. I've tried using it fresh and didn't get nearly the flavor I like from dried. I then dried some fresh herb and got what I wanted/expected.

What is the best way to use fresh oregano supposed: on the pizza after cooking or mixed into the sauce?

[Frances]

I think oregano is one of the herbs you put in the sauce and then allow to rest for a while so the tomatoes can absorb the taste of the herbs. Thats how I use my fresh oregano anyway.

[rlf5]

You also need to either bruise or cut the oregano, and use about twice as much fresh as you would dry.

[BrianShaw]

Thanks folks. I'll give those tips a try. I've had the oregano in my garden for several years now... but it only started to really grow since I stopped watering it!