Can you freeze rosemary?

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• Can you freeze rosemary?
• Harvest and prepare rosemary
• Chop up frosted rosemary
• Freeze rosemary
• Make practical herbal cubes yourself
• Tips & Tricks

Can you freeze rosemary?

Rosemary, the very versatile kitchen herb, can be preserved in various ways. Although it is more common to dry rosemary, spice herbs can be frozen well without any loss of flavor - this is especially useful if you have harvested very large quantities that now need to be processed. Frozen rosemary is similar in flavor to the fresh most, while dried is more aromatic.

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Harvest and prepare rosemary

Either pick whole sprigs of rosemary or single needles, using only healthy and undamaged plant parts. Withered or dried needles are removed. The best time to harvest is late morning or noon on a sunny day as the plant contains the highest concentration of aromatic essential oils at this time. Wash the rosemary under running water and then dab it carefully with a clean kitchen towel. The further preparation now depends on the chosen method of freezing: If you want to preserve the rosemary stains as a whole, then further preparation is not necessary. Otherwise, you can now pick the needles and shred as desired, z. B. with a pair of scissors, a sharp knife or a food processor. However, crushed, frozen rosemary contains significantly more essential oils and thus flavor than minced.

Chop up frosted rosemary

Actually, you do not need to bother and pick and shred the harvested rosemary before freezing - this is much easier and faster in the frozen state. To do this, simply pack the washed and dried rosemary sprigs into a freezer bag and then into the freezer compartment. The frozen needles can be easily removed from the stalk and crumble.

Freeze rosemary

Rosemary can freeze as a whole branch or crushed, and it should be used up within about two months. Although the herb stays frozen for up to a year, it loses its flavor over time. Crushed (i.e., chopped) rosemary can be blended well with other herbs, such as thyme, oregano, and parsley. Try experimenting a little bit with it to put together your own herbal mixtures. Crushed rosemary should be stored in freezer boxes, but you can also use ice cube trays for easier portioning.

Make practical herbal cubes yourself

In such ice cube containers can be made not only ice cubes for drinks, but also practical herbal cube, which you can use immediately for cooking. There are several methods: Fill either whole needles or chopped rosemary in such a container until it is about two-thirds filled. The remainder you fill up either with water or with a good olive oil. Again, you can mix any number of herbs to taste.

Tips & Tricks

The frozen rosemary does not need to be thawed before further use - just put it in the pot with the other ingredients and prepare the dish as usual.

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