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Fresh herbs can transform meals into something really special, but many herbs die back in winter so it’s worth preserving your harvest before this happens to ensure a continued supply through to next spring.
Air drying, microwave drying, freezing, and mixing into butter, vinegars or oils are all excellent preserving methods, and easy to do with small or large quantities of herbs.
In this video we’ll show you how to preserve your homegrown herbs without sacrificing any flavour.
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Good tips and advice!
Thank you.
thank you.
Last year I made a couple varieties of simple syrup using different herbs like mint and lemon balm. I used them to make iced tea. It came out really good.
Good ideas there. Never know what to do with herbs. Thanks
These are great suggestions. Some herbs work better with one method than another. We've tried all of these except the microwave. They each have their own "best method".
You didn't mention bay. We have a large bay bush just outside the kitchen. I've left the leaves to air dry but they go very brittle and never seem to have as much flavour as bought bay leaves. Any suggestions?
Great info. I didn't know about drying in the microwave. Thanks. Best wishes Bob.
Salted herbs are great too! You can chop a variety of herbs and even add some shredded vegetables, like carrots, then pack in a glass jar in layers of salt. Alternatively, mix the salt with the herbs in a bowl then pack in sterile jars. Add a tablespoon to soups and stews but don't add more salt. I live in Quebec and all Quebec grandmothers keep salted herbs in the fridge!
hello, would have never thought to nuke herbs, even though Dr. Greger of nutritionfacts.org recommends this method as a way of preserving nutrients in most vegetables. thank you for this most useful video…really enjoyed it!
tips for the tips
preserving them in butter in the ice cube tray is the best method.
air drying will evaporate all the essential oils
It's so refreshing to have someone get right to the point and show us how to do something without all the timeless chatter that makes a video last forever. Thanks for all the great tips. I will definitely use them.
Your narration voice is so good! Thank you for this informative clip!
Straight forward and to the point. Lots of options. Wonderful. Thank you!
dont use microwaves it damages the cellular structure of food not good
Some great ideas for saving the bounty.
Amazing video, thank you!
Just one question – do we use the stalks of herbs when we want to dry them like parsley and cilantro?