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Fresh Herbs Preserved in Sea Salt
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Looking for another way to hang on to those gorgeous fresh herbs? In our Fresh Herbs article we have shared our favorite tips for {Growing, Harvesting, Using, Storing, Freezing and Drying}. Preserving Fresh Herbs in Sea Salt was a wonderful new discovery.
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Place your fresh herb of choice and coarse sea salt into your food processor or blender. I used Lemony Thyme for this batch, of course :) What a beautiful blend with hints of citrus flavor. I’m already thinking forward to my next batch. Cilantro & Mint will be my next blend.
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Once blended pour herb salt blend evenly onto a parchment line shallow rimmed baking sheet. Cover with cheese cloth and allow to dry for 24 – 48 hours. Then give another blend before storing.
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- Use 1/4 cup herbs to each 1 cup of coarse sea salt
- Blend herbs and sea salt until combined well.
- Pour salt and herb mixture evenly onto a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with cheese cloth.
- Allow mixture to dry in an area away from direct sunlight for 1-2 days.
- Once dry put salt/herb mixture back into the food processor and pulse several times.
- Store in dry container with air tight lid.
- Keep in a cool, dry area and use within six months for best flavor.
Source: Pure Grace Farms link
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Store salt in a clean dry air-tight container. The salt blend will keep it’s lovely herb flavor for up to six months.
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Fresh Herbs Preserved in Sea Salt would make a beautiful hostess or holiday gift. I’ve already used my salt in a sweet potato pumpkin soup and again today in my Mardi Gras rub for our roast chicken.
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Fresh Herbs Preserved in Sea Salt
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as lemony thyme, mint, cilantro, tarragon, basil
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Use 1/4 cup herbs to each 1 cup of coarse sea salt
- Blend herbs and sea salt until combined well.
- Pour salt and herb mixture evenly onto a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with cheese cloth.
- Allow mixture to dry in an area away from direct sunlight for 1-2 days.
- Once dry put salt/herb mixture back into the food processor and pulse several times.
- Store in dry container with air tight lid.
- Keep in a cool, dry area and use within six months for best flavor.
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3 Comments
Leanne
Love this idea. I so enjoy growing my own herbs and am always looking for ways to use and preserve them. Thank you!
libby
Nice. Glad you found us Leanne.