How to Freeze Fresh Herbs
I'll show you how to freeze fresh herbs to use in your favorite recipes! The secret is freezing the herbs in olive oil so they're ready to go from the freezer to the pan.
Servings: 6 portions
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs basil, rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano, etc...
Instructions
- Choose firm, fresh herbs. You can chop up the herbs or leave them in larger sprigs and/or leaves. I always do a combination.
- Assemble in ice cube trays. Fill the ice cube compartments about 2/3 full of herbs. Pour in the olive oil, covering the herbs.
- Freeze. Top the tray with plastic wrap and freeze for several hours or overnight. Remove the frozen cubes from the ice trays and store them in freezer bags.
- When ready to use, remove a cube or two from the bag and transfer it to a frying pan.
Notes
- Rinse, clean, and thoroughly dry the fresh herbs.
- Keep in the freezer.
- Use within a couple of weeks.
