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PoeticSilence · 09-15-2013, 03:01 PM

Freeze Fresh Herbs In Olive Oil to use when not in season and it’s a great way to have herbs ready immediately for winter stews, roasts, soups, and potato dishes! I LOVE THIS!

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil
1. Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally from the market or your own garden.
2. If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves. Here I froze a combination of finely-chopped and whole herbs such as rosemary, fennel stalk, sage, and oregano.
3. Pack the wells of ice cube trays about 2/3 full of herbs.
4. You can mix up the herbs, too; think about freezing a bouquet garni of sage, thyme, and rosemary to add to winter roast chickens and potatoes!
5. Pour extra-virgin olive oil or melted, unsalted butter over the herbs.
6. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
7. Remove the frozen cubes and store in freezer containers or small bags.
8. Don't forget to label each container or bag with the type of herb (and oil) inside!
• Preserving herbs in oil reduces some of the browning and freezer burn that herbs can get in the freezer.

09-15-2013, 03:01 PM	#35
PoeticSilence Member How Do You Identify?: dodges labels Relationship Status: Estranged Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 454 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 924 Times in 277 Posts Rep Power: 10661583	8 steps for freezing herbs in oil -great idea Freeze Fresh Herbs In Olive Oil to use when not in season and it’s a great way to have herbs ready immediately for winter stews, roasts, soups, and potato dishes! I LOVE THIS! 8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil 1. Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally from the market or your own garden. 2. If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves. Here I froze a combination of finely-chopped and whole herbs such as rosemary, fennel stalk, sage, and oregano. 3. Pack the wells of ice cube trays about 2/3 full of herbs. 4. You can mix up the herbs, too; think about freezing a bouquet garni of sage, thyme, and rosemary to add to winter roast chickens and potatoes! 5. Pour extra-virgin olive oil or melted, unsalted butter over the herbs. 6. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight. 7. Remove the frozen cubes and store in freezer containers or small bags. 8. Don't forget to label each container or bag with the type of herb (and oil) inside! • Preserving herbs in oil reduces some of the browning and freezer burn that herbs can get in the freezer. __________________ Love is all you need.