HOW TO DRY HERBS IN THE REFRIGERATOR
This is a super-easy way to dry fresh herbs. In my opinion, it preserves the color and fresh flavor must better than other methods I've tried. Bonus: Your refrigerator will smell wonderful!
Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal
Categories Other Non-Edibles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Lay clean kitchen towel(s) or a layer of paper towels on work surface.
- Thoroughly wash herbs under cold running water; place clean herbs on towels.
- Inspect herbs and remove, and discard, any leaves or spots that appear brown or blemished.
- Pat herbs dry with paper towels; leave on towels to continue to air-dry for up to 1 hr.
- Tear off several sections of new paper towels; place on work surface.
- Remove leaves from stems; discard or repurpose stems.
- For ROSEMARY: Strip the needles from the stem by holding top end of stem with one hand; with fingers of other hand, grasp the stem directly under the top and pull toward the cut end of the stem. Discard stem.
- NOTE: You may mince herbs or leave whole, your choice.
- Place herb leaves on a section/sheet of paper towel; roll towel up, around the leaves, like a cigarette.
- Secure ends using a twist tie, rubber band or tape.
- Write name of herb and the date on the bundle.
- Place bundles on highest shelf in refrigerator for approximately 2 weeks.
- After 2 weeks, open bundle to inspect for dryness.
- If not thoroughly dried; re-tie ends and return to refrigerator for a few more days. If dry, empty herbs into plastic zipper bags or spice jars, label and date.
- Store away from light.
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