{"product_id":"majoran-1","title":"Marjoram","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-dried marjoram – the most aromatic sausage herb of German cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarjoram is the classic sausage herb of German cooking and the most important seasoning helper for liver sausage, bratwurst and potato soup. We source it freeze-dried – this processing preserves the aroma noticeably better than the usual air drying. We pack it fresh in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main. The profile: sweetish-warm, lightly balsamic, with a subtle bitterness in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp per 500 g minced meat for bratwurst, liver sausage, meatloaf – always add when seasoning, not when frying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter over potato soup, stew or braised vegetables only just before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn tomato sauces, mushroom ragouts or with grilled halloumi – a fresh aroma that oregano doesn't have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e never cook marjoram for long – the essential oils fade quickly. Add it in the last third of the cooking time or scatter it only on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe: Franconian potato soup with marjoram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 4 people: 800 g floury potatoes, 200 g root vegetables (leek, celery, carrot), 1 onion, 2 tbsp \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/walnussol\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewalnut oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 1.2 l vegetable stock, 2 tbsp \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wuerzpaste-umami\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eumami seasoning paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 100 ml cream, 1 tbsp marjoram, 1 tsp \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/utah-steinsalz-beutel\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoarse Utah rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a splash of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/apfel-quitte-balsam-essig\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eapple-quince balsamic vinegar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweat onions and root vegetables in walnut oil until translucent. Add potato cubes, sweat briefly. Pour in stock, stir in umami seasoning paste, cook soft for 25 min. Purée half, pour in cream, season with salt and apple-quince balsamic. Scatter marjoram generously over only when serving. Serve with toasted bread cubes or pieces of mettwurst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this marjoram?\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeze-dried – that's the difference from mass-produced goods. It keeps a rich green colour and the full aroma. Air drying loses up to 70 % of the essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze-dried for maximum aroma preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic sausage herb, ideal for hearty home cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Klingenberg am Main, without flavour enhancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan, gluten-free, very economical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic with bratwurst: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/spreewalder-meerrettich\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpreewald horseradish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on a slice of bread. For the bread on the side: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/klingenberger-brotgewuerz\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlingenberg bread spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A soup seasoning: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wuerzpaste-umami\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eumami seasoning paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for depth. A splash of acidity when seasoning: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/apfel-quitte-balsam-essig\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eapple-quince balsamic vinegar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For braises with game: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wildgewurz-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egame spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. And for the hot variant in tomato sauce: a touch of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-dragon\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurry Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifference between marjoram and oregano?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarjoram is sweeter, milder, softer. Oregano is herbier, more bitter, more Mediterranean. Both are mint-family plants, but not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does freeze-dried marjoram keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the original tin at least 24 months, considerably longer than air-dried goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in marinades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes – but only if the marinade is not heated. Otherwise it loses aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much per bratwurst?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClassically 5–10 g per 1 kg minced meat is enough, depending on the desired intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Difference between marjoram and oregano?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Marjoram is sweeter, milder, softer. Oregano is herbier, more bitter, more Mediterranean. 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