Best ways to preserve fresh herbs
How to Preserve Fresh Herbs – best ways to keep herbs fresh for weeks or freeze to use in your favorite recipes all year!
Servings: 4
Calories:
Equipment
- ice cube tray
- sharp knife or can use food processor
Ingredients
- ice cube tray
- fresh herbs
- olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the herbs really well so ice crystals don't form on them.
- Strip the leaves from the stalks and rough chop herbs so they fit in the trays.
- Sprinkle about a tablespoon or so of herbs into each ice cube tray 'well' then drizzle in olive oil about ⅔ of the way up.
- Cover the trays with plastic wrap and freeze several hours up to overnight or until solid.
- Remove the herb cubes from the trays and transfer to a zip lock bag or other airtight container. Label the container with the type of herb and store 3-6 months for best flavor.
Notes
Use only fresh herbs for freezing. If they’re already on their way out, they won’t improve in the freezer.
Mix herbs in ice cube trays that play well together like sage, rosemary and thyme.
Label freezer containers so you know what they are down the road.
See body of post for how to make herbs last 2 weeks in the fridge - or countertop (basil).