| Quick Tip: Drying Herbs |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-302 |
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Have you ever wanted to dry your own herbs but weren't quite sure how to do it? Well, wonder no more - garden expert Jessie Mack Burns is here to show you how to dry herbs in just a few simple steps! - First, remember that herb varieties can be either long and leafy or short-stemmed. Here Burns demonstrates with a few short-stemmed favorites: sage, oregano and thyme.
- The first step is to carefully pull the leaves off the stems. Once you've removed the desired amount of leaves, lay them out (with space in between) on a fabric screen. The screen should be placed in an area with good air circulation and no direct sunlight.
- Monitor the drying process over several days; as the upward-facing sides of the leaves begin to dry, turn them over to ensure that each side is able to dry completely. In about 10 days, your dried herbs will be ready to use!
- If you prefer a speedier method, you can place your herbs on a cookie sheet and dry them in the oven, which should be set to about 90 degrees. (Important note: Make sure your oven doesn't get too hot!) The process will generally take a just few hours, with gas ovens requiring slightly more time than electric models.
RESOURCES :
Herbs
Model: 0754806170
Author: Andi Clevely and Katherine Richmond
2000
Lorenz Books / Anness Publishing Inc.
Website: www.lorenzbooks.com
ITT Technical Institute
Special thanks to the ITT Technical Institute for providing the personnel for the Ask DIY Web site video.
ITT Technical Institute
Website: www.itt-tech.edu/
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