Extend the flavor of fresh chives by learning how to dry chives at home.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Servings: 10
Ingredients
1bunchfresh chives
Instructions
Rinse chives gently, removing any yellow leaves. Pat dry with a towel.
To hang dry
Gather the chives together into a bundle. Cut a length of kitchen twine and tie a knot around one end of the chives. Tie a loop around the other end and hang in a cool, dry place.
It will take between 2 days and 2 weeks for the chives to fully dry.
To oven dry
Turn your oven as low as it can go. (For my oven this is 170°F.)
Spread the chives in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and leave the door ajar.
Check the chives every 15-20 minutes for dryness, pinching a leaf or two between your fingers to see if it crumbles. The chives should be fully dry within 1 hour.
Once dry
When chives are dry, crumble the leaves into small pieces and place in a glass jar. Label and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Once the chives lose their aroma, it's time for a new batch.