Lamb has a naturally rich, full flavor. With the right herbs you can make the meat fresher, more herbaceous, or warmer and deeper in taste. Making your own seasoning for lamb is simple and often much tastier than standard mixes from the supermarket.
In this blog you will discover which herbs pair well with lamb, how to easily make your own herb mix and how to use it for lamb chops, rack of lamb, lamb mince or pulled lamb from the BBQ.
Which herbs go well with lamb?
Lamb pairs well with Mediterranean herbs and warm spices. Especially fresh and earthy flavors complement the character of the meat.
Popular herbs for lamb are:
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Paprika powder
- Black pepper
- Mint
- Lemon zest
For a more Middle Eastern flavor you can also add cinnamon, sumac or ras el hanout.
Recipe: make your own herbs for lamb
This herb mix goes well with almost all types of lamb.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground