preservation
Herb-Infused Salt
The easiest preservation project with the most immediate payoff. Herbs mixed into flaky salt and dried. Shelf-stable for a year and makes great gifts.
Ingredients
🌱 From Your Homestead
- fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender — any one or mix)
🛒 From the Store
- coarse sea salt or flaky salt (1 cup)
How to Make It
- Gather your ingredients: fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender — any one or mix), coarse sea salt or flaky salt (1 cup).
- Prep your homestead ingredients — wash, chop, and measure: fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender — any one or mix).
- Lay flat on a baking sheet and leave at room temperature for a week — no oven needed. The salt draws the moisture out of the herbs as it absorbs their flavor.
- Cook for approximately 5 min + 1 week drying. Adjust to taste and serve 24 portions.
- Plate, enjoy, and share with your household!
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