They are easy to store, taste delicious and reconstitute with ease. Place herbs in an ice cube tray, silicone ones work best. Fill each well with water, just enough to completely cover the herbs. Press the herbs into the water so they are fully submerged. Remove the cubes from the tray and place in Ziploc bags labeled with each type of herb.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Carefully drain the water and pat dry. How long do they last? They will last for about a year in the freezer, as long as they are stored in an airtight container. Using them? When the herbs are frozen in some oil they are most easily used in a soup or in a sauce. They will melt and provide the same flavor as fresh herbs. If you froze any herbs without oil then you can defrost them and sprinkle them on top of any dish you so desire! Is it better to freeze herbs in water or oil?
You can store them in either, if you are using oil I recommend using olive oil. If you are using oil they will be great for sauteing them later, if you are using water then they will be easier to defrost later on. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have not tried either of these methods. What I do is wash, dry, and chop the herbs and then freeze them in airtight small jars.
They always have the fresh flavor I want. Simply melt the oil and the herbs are ready to go. Chop potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabaga, cauliflower, broccoli, or whatever veggie you are roasting. Melt your oil and drizzle over the top. They will get freezer burned on the areas exposed to the air. This will remind you.
Frozen herbs can be used in the same proportion as fresh herbs. Remember though they will be limp when defrosted.
Click here to learn more about our video tutorials and full courses that will help you get started today. Find out how easy home food preservation should be. Great article. Have you ever thought of preserving herbs with something like a freeze dryer Harvest Right is one. Hi Raymond, I have not freeze-dried herbs before. Simply because they are so easy to dehydrate. But you certainly could.
Just be sure and wash your herbs well just like you would with dehydrating and put them in the freeze dryer instead. The machine does all the work as far as timing. Timing could not be better! I have an overgrown Aero Garden of herbs that I need to harvest.
Great recipe, thank you so much! Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands…. You are encouraged to verify all canning and food preservation advice on the USDA food preservation website. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer X. Search this website. Member Login Newsletter. Freezing herbs: Three methods for freezing fresh herbs like oregano, basil, parsley, and sage.
Herbs frozen in measured amounts in water. Herbs frozen in oil my favorite. Freezing Herbs. Pin Recipe Print Recipe. Course Snack. Cuisine American.
Fresh herbs like basil, chives, oregano, lemon balm, mint, and tarragon Water optional Oil optional. 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. Remove air, seal, and label. Oregano is easily grown in the garden at home, whether it's in the backyard or in a container.
Hopefully, you have fresh oregano at your beck and call. If that's not the case, though, grocery stores typically carry fresh oregano in the produce department. Store it properly, so it doesn't wither away unused in the refrigerator. In most cases, fresh oregano in the grocery store will be packaged in a plastic clamshell. Peer into it to make sure that the oregano is still looking fresh.
Purchased fresh oregano branches should be rich green in color and not the least bit limp. If you're picking oregano from a garden, let the morning dew evaporate before harvesting the herb. If you pick it before the water has gone, it could damage the leaves and release the oils, which you would rather keep inside the plant for when you cook with it. Fresh oregano must be used quickly.
Whether it's homegrown or purchased, oregano should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you place a slightly damp paper towel in the bag with the oregano and leave some air in the bag, it may extend the life up to one week.
You may also extend the shelf life of fresh oregano by storing whole stems with leaves in a glass of water with a plastic bag loosely tented over the glass. Fresh oregano can also be frozen. Before doing so, though, wash and dry the fresh oregano sprigs. Strip whole leaves from stems and place in plastic bag loosely without crushing, but remove all air. Freeze and keep in a location where it will not get crushed.
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