How To Dry Herbs In Heat
It is important to understand how to dry herbs that may have higher moisture content. Herbs such as Basil, Tarragon, Chives and Mint will all require a faster, more intense drying method to prevent the growth of mold or fungus due to the excess moisture. A great way to dry these types of herbs is to use a home dehydrator. These inexpensive machines are easy to purchase at many departments stores and usually come with good instructions for drying all sorts of foods including herbs.
People who do not have or can not purchase a dehydrator can use the oven in their home with some success. The oven should be set to a low temperature under 200 degrees and the herbs placed on a cookie sheet in the oven for three to four hours.
When the herbs are completely dry the leaves can be stripped from their branches, crushed up, and stored in an airtight, dry container. Using these home grown, home dried herbs will be both rewarding and tasty. This is also a cost saving way to have fresh, organically grown herbs.
Learn more infos about dry herbs in the full article.
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