How to Freeze Your Garden Herbs for Holiday Cooking
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The post How to Freeze Your Garden Herbs for Holiday Cooking is by Melissa Strauss and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Are you worried that those wonderful fresh garden herbs you've spent all summer growing won't make it to the holidays. No need for concern, frozen herbs are just as tasty. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for tips on freezing them for your holiday cooking.
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Key takeaways
What to know before you act on this, from the SteadScape editors.
- Harvest herbs before the first hard frost, typically in late October for most zones, to ensure peak flavor for freezing.
- Use parchment paper and a baking sheet to freeze herbs in a single layer for 1-2 hours before transferring them to airtight bags.
- For softer herbs like basil and cilantro, freeze in ice cube trays with oil or butter, filling each cube two-thirds full.
- Label and date your frozen herbs, which can last up to six months in the freezer for optimal flavor retention.
- Avoid washing herbs until just before freezing to prevent excess moisture, which can lead to freezer burn.
- Best for
- Beginner gardeners with summer herbs; prepare in late fall before frost.
- Pairs with
- Garden Planner for your zone and frost dates.
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