How To Dry Oregano Without a Dehydrator
Bumper crop of oregano this year? Use oregano in bulk with this quick and easy method that will allow you to dry LOTS of oregano for use all year round. Keep in a mason jar and crumble into your favorite recipe when needed.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: How to dry oregano
Servings: 20
Calories: 18kcal
- Oregano, as much as you can pick
- kitchen twine for tying
Baking Tray Method
Line them side by side on a clean baking tray. Move the tray to a dry, well-ventilated area (not in direct sunlight)
Leave to dry for about a week, turning once or twice to ensure the leaves are evenly exposed to air and heat. The leaves should be dry and the stems should be stiff
To remove the leaves for storage pinch the stem at the bottom and pull up. The leaves should fall away easily.
Pop into a glass mason jar and keep in the spice drawer for about 6 months (you can keep them for a year, but the flavor is best within the first 6 months).
Hanging Method
To Hang: Just gather the leafy stems into a "bouquet", tie them together and hang to dry in a well-ventilated area
Leave to dry for about a week, turning once or twice to ensure the leaves are evenly exposed to air and heat. The leaves should be dry and the stems should be stiff
To remove the leaves for storage pinch the stem at the bottom and pull up. The leaves should fall away easily.
Pop into a glass mason jar and keep in the spice drawer for about 6 months (you can keep them for a year, but the flavor is best within the first 6 months).
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 2g