preservation
Dehydrated Herb Seasoning Blend
Garden herbs dried slowly in a low oven and blended into a custom seasoning mix. Shelf-stable for two years, far more fragrant than store-bought dried herbs, and a perfect gift in a small jar.
Ingredients
🌱 From Your Homestead
- fresh woody herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano — any combination, 4 cups total)
🛒 From the Store
- small spice jars or zip bags for storage
- parchment paper
How to Make It
- Gather your ingredients: fresh woody herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano — any combination, 4 cups total), small spice jars or zip bags for storage, parchment paper.
- Prep your homestead ingredients — wash, chop, and measure: fresh woody herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano — any combination, 4 cups total).
- Dry at 180°F for 2-3 hours with the oven door cracked open an inch. The cracked door lets moisture escape — otherwise herbs steam instead of dry and turn brown instead of staying green.
- Cook for approximately 3 hr + cooling. Adjust to taste and serve 48 portions.
- Plate, enjoy, and share with your household!
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