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Summer Savory
Mediterranean region; widely used in European cooking, particularly in Bulgaria and Germany.Summer for fresh; dried available year-round.Peppery, savory, and pungent with thyme-like herbal notes. More intense than winter savory.
Did You Know?
Summer savory was used by the Romans as both a seasoning and an aphrodisiac — in fact, the word 'savory' comes from the Latin 'satureia', associated with satyrs in Roman mythology.
Overview
Mediterranean region; widely used in European cooking · Summer for fresh; dried available year-round. · herbs
An annual herb (Satureja hortensis) with a peppery, thyme-like flavor. Traditional in Bulgarian and German cuisines; a classic bean herb.
Mediterranean region; widely used in European cooking
Origin
Summer for fresh; dried available year-round.
Season
Easy
Difficulty
herbs
Category
Flavor Profile
Pepperysavoryand pungent with thyme-like herbal notes. More intense than winter savory.
Storage Tips
Fresh: refrigerate for up to 1 week. Dried: airtight container for 1 year.
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How to Cook with Summer Savory
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Add to green beans, lentils, soups, and sausages. An essential herb in herbes de Provence. Use fresh or dried.
Best Pairings
green beanslentilsporklambsausagechickenherbes de provence
Substitutes
Thyme, winter savory, or marjoram.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Summer Savory
Nutrition Highlights
fat
5.9
carbs
68.7
fiber
45.7
protein
6.7
calories
272
Quick Facts
Categoryherbs
OriginMediterranean region; widely used in European cooking, particularly in Bulgaria and Germany.
SeasonSummer for fresh; dried available year-round.
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Antimicrobial (carvacrol). Traditional use for digestive complaints and as a carminative.
Summer Savory Photos
4 photos showcasing Summer Savory in its many forms
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Summer Savory
herbs
OriginMediterranean region; widely used in European cooking
SeasonSummer for fresh; dried available year-round.
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Pepperysavoryand pungent with thyme-like herbal notes. More intense than winter savory.
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green beanslentilsporklambsausagechickenherbes de provence
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