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- This is how tarragon is dried
- Preparations for drying
- Drying in the air
- Dry in the oven
- Storage of dried tarragon
- The most important drying tips:
- Tips & Tricks
This is how tarragon is dried
Dried herbs can now be found in almost every kitchen. You can buy them but also very well to dry yourself. Pulled in your own garden you get tarragon without pesticides and also have the pleasure of making your own.
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Unlike most other herbs, you should not dry tarragon hanging in the ostrich. Because with this herb, the whole aroma goes into the stems. Since these are not intended for consumption, the aroma is practically lost by this type of drying.
Remove the stems from the leaves and only dry the leaves. To do this, spread them out on a surface, for example on a baking sheet that you have lined with a clean tea towel. So you can "collect" the dried leaves with this cloth immediately.
Drying in the air
The loose leaves of the tarragon do not require high temperatures to dry, but should not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise they lose their aroma. A breezy dry spot in the shade is ideal. The humidity must not be too high, so that the leaves do not begin to mold. Particularly well suited is a dry attic.
Dry in the oven
You can also dry the leaves in the oven. However, you should know your oven well. Do not turn the temperature too high, otherwise the delicate leaves will burn. About 30 - 40 ° C are completely sufficient.
Leave the oven door open a bit. This works best with a wooden spoon clamped in between. So the moisture can escape better and the leaves dry faster. Keep an eye on the drying process and remove the tarragon from the oven as soon as it has dried.
Storage of dried tarragon
After cooling, fill your dried tarragon with a screwdriver and store it dark and cool. Ideal are dark glasses, they protect the contents from the influence of light. So the tarragon holds a few months.
The most important drying tips:
Tips & Tricks
With dried tarragon you can perfectly cook a sauce Bearnaise!
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