Pork Free Cumin-Lime Herb Oil
Warm spices, bright citrus, and a handful of fresh herbs come together in this finishing oil that makes almost everything taste better. Toasting cumin and coriander seeds directly in the olive oil coaxes out a deep, smoky fragrance that you simply can't get from pre-ground spices, and the red pepper flakes add just enough heat to keep things interesting. Once the oil cools and you stir in the lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and parsley, the whole thing transforms into something that smells like it belongs at a really good restaurant. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-reading anxiety — just straightforward, clean cooking. Drizzle it over grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, fish tacos, grain bowls, or even a simple piece of crusty bread and you'll immediately understand why a good finishing oil is worth keeping in your fridge. The optional scallion greens add a mild, fresh bite that rounds out the citrus and spice beautifully. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp coriander seeds
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp scallion greens, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Lightly crush the cumin seeds and coriander seeds with a mortar and pestle or the flat of a knife — just enough to crack them open, not grind them to powder.
- 2
Combine the olive oil, crushed cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the spices begin to sizzle steadily and the oil smells fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely — the spices can darken quickly once they start sizzling.
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