Pellet Fan

All Things Considered => General Discussion--Food Related => Topic started by: Bentley on August 25, 2024, 11:51:56 AM

Title: How to preserve Basil...
Post by: Bentley on August 25, 2024, 11:51:56 AM
I have no idea, but this is what I am trying.  Gonna give most of it away anyway, grow stuff and then have zero need for it!  Makes no sense!


(https://i.imgur.com/7jTRIlvh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R7fvBRgh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oDZtrFFh.jpg)
Title: Re: How to preserve Basil...
Post by: urnmor on August 25, 2024, 12:34:00 PM
I have no idea, but this is what I am trying.  Gonna give most of it away anyway, grow stuff and then have zero need for it!  Makes no sense!


(https://i.imgur.com/7jTRIlvh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R7fvBRgh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oDZtrFFh.jpg)

I know it is like my cooking and baking.  Most of the time there is just Claire and I so much of what I make I share with our neighbors.

I truly have no idea how to preserve Basil, however, I thought it had to be dry to preserve.   I only say this as I have only seen dry basil sold.
Title: Re: How to preserve Basil...
Post by: Bentley on August 25, 2024, 01:21:50 PM
I knew I could dry, but it seems to have such a short life span for any flavor.  This certainly will not be shelf stable.  I am hoping with the small amount of salt in it that it would last someone 6 months in the fridge.
Title: Re: How to preserve Basil...
Post by: elenis on August 26, 2024, 08:18:13 AM
You could freeze it in little cubes like that and it will last a while, but it won't last long in the fridge like that. There is a brand  that sells it frozen and blended like that in little cubes.
Title: Re: How to preserve Basil...
Post by: Canadian John on August 26, 2024, 11:48:39 AM

 A quick search showed DEHYDRATION was the way to go as well as making it into pesto.  :2cents: