Learn how to dry herbs using three easy ways! Extend the flavor of your favorite fresh herbs and save money by drying them at home.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Servings: 10
Ingredients
1bunchfresh herbs
Instructions
Rinse herbs gently, removing any dirt or slimy leaves. Pat dry with a towel.
To hang dry
Gather the herbs together into a bundle. Cut a length of kitchen twine and tie a knot around one end of the herb. Tie a loop around the other end and hang in a cool, dry place.
It will take between 3 days and 3 weeks for the herb to fully dry.
To oven dry
Turn your oven as low as it can go. (For my oven this is 170°F.)
Spread the herbs in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and leave the door ajar.
Check the herbs every 15-20 minutes for dryness, pinching a leaf or two between your fingers to see if it crumbles. The herbs should be fully dry within 1 hour.
To microwave dry
Place herbs in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate, then place a paper towel on top.
Microwave in 20-30 second bursts, checking for dryness after each interval. Flip the stems over to help them dry evenly. It will take between 45 seconds and 2 minutes to dry completely.
Once dry
When herb is dry, strip the leaves and place in a glass jar. Label and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Once the herb loses its aroma, it's time for a new batch.