“The easiest way to air dry sturdy herbs [such as winter savoury] is to tie the washed branches into small bundles (5-6 stems) and hang them upside down, in a warm (21 to 70-80°F), dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
- How do you preserve winter savory?
- How do you dry fresh savory?
- How do you cook winter savory?
- How do you dry summer savory in the oven?
- How long does summer savory last?
- How do you prune a savory plant?
How do you preserve winter savory?
Winter savory will keep for up to 10 days. Savory will retain its flavor if frozen. Chop it finely and freeze it in water in ice-cube trays. Dried savory leaves will retain their flavor for several months if kept in an airtight container away from light.
How do you dry fresh savory?
Or mix finely chopped savory with just enough olive oil or butter to bind them together, and freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. Drying: Dry entire branches on racks, or tie them into bunches and hang them in a dry, well-ventilated spot away from direct sun. Store dried leaves in airtight jars.
How do you cook winter savory?
Winter savory is an herb that does well with long preparation and cooking times, making it a great accompaniment for meat. It is even used to help flavor and preserve salami. Rub winter savory into meats like pork, beef, and chicken to release those deep, peppery-pine flavors before roasting or grilling.
How do you dry summer savory in the oven?
In my house, I found the best way to do it is to simply dry them at a low temperature in the oven for 30 – 45 minutes. The flavor is preserved and they are thoroughly dried! Another method for preservation is to simply air dry the leaves and roll them between sheets of wax paper. Then place in a freezer bag.
How long does summer savory last?
Properly stored, ground savory will generally stay at best quality for about 3 to 4 years. To maximize the shelf life of ground savory purchased in bulk, and to better retain flavor and potency, store in containers with tight-fitting lids.
How do you prune a savory plant?
Begin to harvest leaves as soon as the young plants are 5-6 inches tall. Pinch the stems about halfway down, just above a leaf node, and use the trimmed leaves for the kitchen. Pinching in this way also encourages new branches to form, and prevents leggy plants.