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Meg
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Meg asked in Food & DrinkCooking & Recipes · 1 decade ago

What does basil or oregano do for a pot roast?

I am making a pot roast and it calls for either dried basil or oregano. Why or these herbs called for in a pot roast recipe?

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  • KDL
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Because they taste good. I certainly hope your recipe calls for other seasonings as well, but the reason we add seasonings is to well season the meat and make it taste good.

    Basil is my favorite herb but surprisingly not for meat. I'd select the oregano for my roast.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    gives it flavor of a good days work in the fields of life!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    give an italian flavor

  • Eagle Eye
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    for added flavour , you can also use thyme,Bay leaves,garlic, if you like

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