What Is Sage Leaf Powder?
Sage leaf powder is ground from the dried leaves of garden sage (Salvia officinalis), an evergreen shrub of the mint family native to the Mediterranean. Garden sage, also called common or culinary sage, has soft, gray-green, velvety leaves and has been grown in European kitchen gardens for centuries.
Ground sage has the classic sage character: savory, earthy and slightly peppery, with a warm, resinous aroma. The fine powder disperses evenly into food, which makes it ideal for rubs, sausage seasoning, gravies and stuffing.
Sage is one of the essential herbs of American and European cooking. It is the signature flavor of Thanksgiving stuffing and breakfast sausage, it pairs perfectly with poultry, pork, beans and squash, and in Italy it is fried in butter for brown butter sage sauce. It also works well with onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary and black pepper in homemade seasoning blends.
Because ground sage is more concentrated than whole leaves, a little goes a long way. As a rule, use about half as much powder as rubbed or crumbled sage.
Our sage leaf powder contains only ground sage leaves with nothing added. It is sold by weight, from small packs to bulk.
How to Use Sage Leaf Powder
- Poultry and pork: Rub 1/2 teaspoon (about 1 g) per pound of meat together with salt, pepper and garlic before roasting.
- Stuffing and sausage: Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon to bread stuffing or homemade breakfast sausage seasoning.
- Sauces and vegetables: Stir a pinch into gravy, brown butter, bean soups or roasted squash.
Safety
Safe in normal culinary amounts. Sage contains thujone, so avoid large amounts or long-term use as a tea, especially during pregnancy or while nursing, or if you have epilepsy. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much ground sage equals rubbed sage?
Use about half as much ground sage as rubbed sage. For 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, use 1/2 teaspoon ground sage.
Is this culinary sage?
Yes. It is garden sage, Salvia officinalis, the sage used in cooking.
What does ground sage go well with?
Poultry, pork, sausage, beans, squash, potatoes, butter sauces and stuffing.
Can I use sage powder for tea?
Yes. Stir 1/4 teaspoon into hot water, let it settle and drink, or steep in a fine filter.
How should I store ground sage?
Keep it in an airtight container away from heat and light. Ground herbs lose flavor faster than whole leaves.
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