Food tip - Garden Herbs (freezing, glass, recipes, buy)

[elnina]

Now is the best time to preserve fresh herbs. There are three methods:
drying, freezing and..... preserving in salt.

This method best preserves the herbs’ appearance.
Simply layer sea salt and herbs in a glass jar until the jar is full and the herbs are covered. When you’re ready to use your herbs, remove the leaves from the salt and toss them in your recipes.
The sea salt may retain a slight flavor from the herbs. If so, it can be used in recipes instead of plain salt to add a faint hint of herbal flavor. If not, you can use it again to preserve your next batch of herbs, or put it back into your regular sea salt supply.

[Capt. Cave Man]

Thanks, Elnina! Is this also a good idea if we buy a bunch at the store and won't use it all w/in 3 days to a week?

I also assume kosher salt will work just fine, too.

Thanks for the tip

[Bulldogdad]

Salt preservation- Secret of the Ages.

Amazing how not much has really changed in the last 5000 years.

[elnina]

Yes!! People usually use dry or freeze method, not many think about salt...

[greatblueheron]

I am one of those!! Great idea.....assume keep at rm temp??

Originally Posted by elnina

Yes!! People usually use dry or freeze method, not many think about salt...

[Alley01]

Thanks for posting that. I just put that on my list.

[nan5623]

I usually try to freeze them in an ice cube tray (w/water) & pop them out in stews or sauces.

I do like the salt idea also, I'll have to try it.

[SeaDreams]

Elnina - Something I also hadn't heard, read, or thought of so thank you!Use any herbs - say Basil versus Rosemary because of the thickness of the material?

[SATX56]

This sounds like a great idea Elnina! Thanks!!

[elnina]

Yes, so far I know use any herbs, just make sure all is cover with salt. Make layers.