Description
Learn how to preserve the bounty of fresh herbs from your herb garden with these two easy methods: Freezing + Drying.
Ingredients
- Fresh Herbs
- Olive oil or broth, for freezing method
Equipment:
- Freezing Method: ice cube tray or silicone mini muffin tray or baby food storage tray
- Drying Method: kitchen twine and small storage containers
Instructions
How To Freeze Fresh Herbs:
- Clean herbs with a wet cloth and finely chop.
- Place chopped herbs into an ice cube tray, silicone muffin tray or baby food storage tray.
- Cover herbs with olive oil or broth.
- Place in freezer. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag or container and store in freezer.
How To Dry Fresh Herbs:
- Tie small bundles of herbs together with kitchen twine around the stems.
- Hang upside down in a dark, dry, well ventilated space.
- Allow the herbs to dry completely (approx. 1-3 weeks). Ready once the leaves crumble easily.
- Remove the dried leaves from the stem and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- See post for helpful tips and ways to use your frozen and dried herbs.