How To Salt Preserve Herbs For Winter - One of the easiest methods for preserving herbs. The leaves will stay fresh for months and can be used in cooking or baking with no problems.
This is an old-time method of preservation. We often think of using salt in the context of the pioneers and people who did not have refrigeration or freezers in the past.
Add the herbs in layers, alternating with salt, until the container is full. Refrigerate. They should be packed as much as you can, making sure there is enough salt to cover them.
The next day, you will notice that the herbs lost volume, so the jar is filled only half now. Keep adding salt and new fresh herbs until you fill the jar up again. Refrigerate.
The leaves will stay surprisingly fresh and flavorful for months. To use, just remove the amount of herbs you need.
Brush off the salt or rinse under cold water.
Make sure you add less salt than the recipe says, the herbs are already salty. As an added bonus, the salt will become flavored over time and can be used in cooking too.
The herbs have to be kept in a cool place. If you live in an apartment, I would keep them in the refrigerator, otherwise, a cellar, garage or a cool pantry.