Making your own Herbs de Provence substitute is easy, and much less expensive than store bought. This traditional French herbs seasoning blend creates perfectly seasoned chicken, fish, pork, and even quiche.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This French herb seasoning blend hails from Provence, in southern France, where each home cook's version varied from the neighbors, much like with Garam Masala blends of India.
After blending the core herb blend, you can then add in any of the frequently used additional herb, based on whether you're cooking chicken, fish, pork, or beef.
The core blend is phenomenal, with the add in's fine tuning to complement specific dishes.
- Economical. Great way to save money. Herbs de Provence can be expensive, but this recipe is very affordable.
- Customizable. You can adjust the proportions of the herbs to create a blend that you love.
- French seasoning flair. great way to add a touch of French flair to your cooking. Herbs de Provence is a classic French herb cooking blend, and it can add a delicious and authentic flavor to your recipes.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Herbs de Provence Ingredients
- How to Make Homemade Herbs de Provence
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Herbs de Provence Ingredients
Herbs de Provence is a traditional French herb blend that is used to flavor a variety of dishes, including chicken, fish, pork, beef, and egg dishes.
The blend typically includes thyme, rosemary, savory, marjoram, oregano, and often also lavender, but there are many variations.
Core Herbs
The following herbs are core for making an authentic Herbs de Provence substitute:
- Thyme - Dried.
- Savory - Dried.
- Marjoram - Dried.
- Rosemary - Dried.
- Oregano - Dried
Add-In's Often Used
The following list of add-in's are used as needed. For instance, you'd add tarragon when making chicken or egg dishes.
The Rosemary, Fennel, and Lavender will transform pork and lamb. Fish is elevated with Dill, Chervil, and Basil.
- Dill weed - Dried, fabulous when cooking fish.
- Lavender buds - Use with pork, chicken, and lamb.
- Tarragon - Goes so well with chicken and egg recipes.
- Parsley - Goes with everything.
- Sage - Also great with chicken recipes.
- Fennel - Add to pork dishes.
- Basil - Anything with tomatoes will be transformed.
- Chervil - This delicate herb complements egg and fish recipes.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Homemade Herbs de Provence
If you don't have Herbs de Provence on hand, or if you want to make your own blend with a personalized touch, you can easily make a substitute at home. This recipe is simple to follow and uses only a few common herbs.
Measure The Core Herbs
- Measure the Core Herbs into a bowl.
- Chose any Add In Herbs, and add them to the bowl also. Lavender buds, Tarragon, Sage, and Fennel will give you the most universal blend.
Add In Lavender, Etc
- Whisk the dried herbs to blend well.
- Mix in any of the additional add in herbs when preparing your Herbs de Provence substitution.
Transfer To A Storage Jar
- Transfer your homemade Herbs de Provence blend to an air tight storage jar, mason jar, or plastic container with a lid.
- Once the herbs are combined, store the mixture in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Serving Suggestions
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- Roasted chicken - Lemon Cast Iron Chicken Breast is a great foil for Herbs de Provence, as well as Broiled Chicken Thighs.
- Fish - Delicious with our Garlic Butter Cast Iron Scallops.
- Eggs - Try it in our Broccoli Bacon Quiche.
- Pasta salad - Great added to our Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad.
- Soups - Add it to our Panera's Autumn Squash Soup, Panera's Tomato Soup recipe, or Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this substitute for Herbs de Provence recipe:
- If you don't have lavender, you can omit it from the recipe.
- For a a stronger flavored blend, add more thyme and rosemary.
- For a more delicate flavored blend, add more chervil and marjoram instead of rosemary and oregano.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Herbs de Provence substitute recipe.
- Nitrile Gloves
- Disposable Face Mask
- Rounded Ball Canning Jars, 8 oz
- Quilted Mason Jars, small 4 oz
- Spice Jars and Label Set
Storage and Reheating
- To keep your Herbs de Provence substitute fresh, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to 6 months.
Tips for Success
- Stir or shake up the blend before use, as the heavier herb settle. Shaking blends the herbs nicely.
- Do not store in the refrigerator, the humidity will cause the herbs to clump together.
- Use dried herbs that are fresh for the best flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
The amount of substitute you use will depend on the dish you are making. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
This recipe will keep for up to 6 months in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Herbes De Provence Seasoning Blend
Ingredients
Herbs de Provence Core Herbs
- 3 tablespoon thyme dried
- 2 tablespoon savory dried
- 2 tablespoon marjoram dried
- 2 tablespoon rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
Herb de Provence Add In's
- 1 tablespoon dill weed dried
- ½ tablespoon lavender buds dried
- 1 tablespoon tarragon dried
- 1 tablespoon sage dried, cut leaf or rubbed
- 1 tablespoon fennel dried whole seeds
- 1 tablespoon basil dried
- 1 tablespoon chervil dried
Instructions
- Measure the Core Herbs into a bowl.3 tablespoon thyme, 2 tablespoon savory, 2 tablespoon marjoram, 2 tablespoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon oregano
- Chose any Add In herbs, and add them to the bowl also. Lavender buds, Tarragon, Sage, and Fennel will give you the most universal blend.1 tablespoon dill weed, ½ tablespoon lavender buds, 1 tablespoon tarragon, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 tablespoon fennel, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon chervil
- Whisk the dried herbs to blend well.
- Mix in any of the additional add in herbs when preparing your Herbs de Provence substitution.
- Transfer your homemade Herbs de Provence blend to an air tight storage jar, mason jar, or plastic container with a lid.
- Once the herbs are combined, store the mixture in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- To keep your Herbs de Provence substitute fresh, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to 6 months.
Notes
- If you don't have lavender, you can omit it from the recipe.
- For a a stronger flavored blend, add more thyme and rosemary.
- For a more delicate flavored blend, add more chervil and marjoram instead of rosemary and oregano.
- Stir or shake up the blend before use, as the heavier herb settle. Shaking blends the herbs nicely.
- Do not store in the refrigerator, the humidity will cause the herbs to clump together.
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