How do you dry fresh herbs?
December 6th, 2009 | by Vitamin Advisor |
martyoff asked:
I buy fresh herbs from the market. They wilt within a few days. How can I dry or preserve them?
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I buy fresh herbs from the market. They wilt within a few days. How can I dry or preserve them?
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4 Responses to “How do you dry fresh herbs?”
By Debette on Dec 6, 2009 | Reply
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I tie them in bunches and hang upside down on nails from my wood patio cover. You can also lay them on a paper towel and let them dry.
First they will wilt, then eventually dry completely.
When they are completely dry(if not they will mold) I put them in a pint mason jar with the ***** lid, and label. Put a decorative cover on it and they are great to give as gifts!
By D C on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
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I use my food dehydrator to dry herbs. Also, you can freeze them. To keep them fresher longer, you can put them in a jar or glass with some water at the bottom like flowers in a vase, but don’t submerge the leaves or they will get icky!
By James B on Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
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wash and let air dry. then place in a paper bag. after about 8 days or so should be able to put in containers. good idea to check on every day or so for molding. never can tell with variance in humidity.
By Neal Cathy on Dec 14, 2009 | Reply
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The fastest way to dry harvested herbs is to cover the back seat of your car with newspaper and place the herbs on the paper. Close all the doors and windows. After the herbs are dried your car will smell fantastic.
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