How to Freeze and Preserve Herbs in Olive Oil
Pick through the herb crop to select the heartiest specimens., Remove dirt or debris from herbs., Pair/partner herbs., Chop the herbs so they fit neatly inside the ice cube tray compartment.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pick through the herb crop to select the heartiest specimens.
Remove wilting or browning fresh herbs. -
Step 2: Remove dirt or debris from herbs.
Depending upon the type of herb, either wash thoroughly or remove debris using a wet paper towel.
Don’t forget to allow herbs to dry completely before freezing. , Determine if you want to combine certain herbs to achieve a specific type of flavor (or for certain dishes you plan to make in the future) or you will freeze a singular herb in each ice cube tray. , Chop or cut either small pieces of sprigs of the herb.
You want a neat fit (no pieces sticking out of the oil cube). -
Step 3: Pair/partner herbs.
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Step 4: Chop the herbs so they fit neatly inside the ice cube tray compartment.
Detailed Guide
Remove wilting or browning fresh herbs.
Depending upon the type of herb, either wash thoroughly or remove debris using a wet paper towel.
Don’t forget to allow herbs to dry completely before freezing. , Determine if you want to combine certain herbs to achieve a specific type of flavor (or for certain dishes you plan to make in the future) or you will freeze a singular herb in each ice cube tray. , Chop or cut either small pieces of sprigs of the herb.
You want a neat fit (no pieces sticking out of the oil cube).
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