How to Dry Dill

Four Easy Methods

If you have a lot of fresh dill, drying it can be a great way to preserve the flavors for a long time. Here are 4 easy methods on how to dry dill.

First, cut dill off the stem and discard any yellow leaves. Rinse it in cool water and spin it dry in a salad spinner. You can then proceed to dry it using one of these four methods.

Prepare Dill

• Cut bottom off of the dill plant. • Tie dill plants with rubber bands. • Hang upside down in a dry, dark,    well-ventilated place. • Once dried, remove leaves from   the stems and store in an airtight   container.

Air Drying

Dehydrating

• Clean and cut the stems into   smaller pieces. • Place on a tray in your food   dehydrator and set to between   95-100F. • Takes 4 to 6 hours to dry. • Store in an airtight container in a   cool, dark place.

Oven Drying

• Preheat oven between 150 and   200F, then turn it off. • Place the dill on a baking sheet in   the oven with the oven light on. • Check after 25-30 minutes, and   then every 15 minutes until it’s dried. • Let it cool completely before storing   in an airtight container.

In The Microwave

• Rinse, dry and place the dill on a   paper towel. • Microwave on high for about two   minutes, in 30-second intervals. • Do not overcook. • Store in an airtight container.

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