How to Cook With Sage
Grow the sage., Harvest the sage., Clean the sage., Separate the leaves from the stem., Add the sage to your dish., Store excess sage.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Grow the sage.
You can purchase either seeds or young plants at a garden center.
Sage can be planted in a garden or potted. , When the plants have matured, cut young, tender stems with small leaves from the sage plant with a pair of garden scissors., Rinse the sage stems under cool, clean running water.
Pat dry with a paper towel., Use your fingers to remove the sage leaves from the stem., Use the whole leaves or chop them into smaller pieces, depending on the recipe's instructions., If you cut more sage than you can use, store whole sprigs in a glass of water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. -
Step 2: Harvest the sage.
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Step 3: Clean the sage.
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Step 4: Separate the leaves from the stem.
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Step 5: Add the sage to your dish.
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Step 6: Store excess sage.
Detailed Guide
You can purchase either seeds or young plants at a garden center.
Sage can be planted in a garden or potted. , When the plants have matured, cut young, tender stems with small leaves from the sage plant with a pair of garden scissors., Rinse the sage stems under cool, clean running water.
Pat dry with a paper towel., Use your fingers to remove the sage leaves from the stem., Use the whole leaves or chop them into smaller pieces, depending on the recipe's instructions., If you cut more sage than you can use, store whole sprigs in a glass of water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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