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Freezing Herbs
Freezing herbs: How to freeze fresh herbs like oregano, basil, parsley, and sage, using three different freezing methods!
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Prep Time:
30
minutes
mins
Total Time:
30
minutes
mins
Equipment
Freezer Bags
or containers
Cookie Sheet
optional
Salad Spinner
optional
Ice Cube Trays
optional
Ingredients
Fresh herbs
like basil, chives, oregano, lemon balm, mint, and tarragon
Water
optional
Oil
optional
Instructions
Harvest, rinse, and dry your herbs without crushing them, then proceed below.
Frozen Plain Herbs
Strip off leaves and spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
Place in freezer.
Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags/containers.
Remove air, seal, and label.
Freeze.
Frozen in Water
Strip off leaves, chopped if desired.
Fill ice cube tray halfway with water, then place your herbs in each cube.
Place in freezer.
Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags/containers.
Remove air, seal, and label.
Freeze.
Frozen in Oil
Strip off leaves and chop herbs.
Mix ⅓ cup oil with 2 cups herbs.
Freeze in ice cube tray.
Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags/containers.
Remove air, seal, and label.
Freeze.
Author:
Sharon Peterson