How To Salt Preserve Herbs For Winter
How To Salt Preserve Herbs For Winter-This is one of the easiest method for preserving herbs you grow in the garden. The leaves will stay fresh for months and can be used in cooking or baking with no problems.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 2kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- Garden herbs (could be dill, parsley, lovage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, basil, celery leaves, chives, etc.)
- Salt- could be sea salt kosher salt, pickling salt(do NOT use salt with iodine)
- clean sterilized jars with lids
Instructions
- In a clean glass jar add a layer of salt to cover the bottom.
- Clean, wash and dry the herbs, remove all the thick stems and discard them.
- 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.
- You will notice that there is dill juice on the bottom of the jar.
- This is ok, as the juice will preserve the dill for the following months.
- 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.
- Consider using it in spaghetti sauce, fish, soup, savory baking, bread or rubs.
- 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.
Notes
- Herb Varieties: Feel free to experiment with different herbs.
- Salt Types: Use kosher, sea, or pickling salt — avoid iodized salt.
- Using Herb-Infused Salt: Reuse the herb-infused salt in other dishes to add a burst of flavor.
- Washing the Herbs: Rinse herbs before use to remove excess salt and maintain balanced flavors in your dishes.
- Health Note: This method allows control over salt intake, offering a healthier alternative to other preservation methods.
- Storage: Ensure herbs are stored in a cool place to retain freshness for several months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 2188IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
