Dry oregano: It's that easy

Dry oregano: the right preparation

Harvest time: We can easily plant oregano in our garden or on the balcony. From spring to autumn he is ready for harvest. However, the best time is July, The flowering season begins this month and the aroma of oregano is particularly intense.
To harvest: The oregano plant should be harvested after the harvest broken shoots and dry spots freed become. Green stems that are at least 15 centimeters long are best for drying. With a sharp knife we can cut it off.
Clean: The branches should we just shake vigorouslyto remove the dust. The washing off of the herbs should be avoided, since the drying not only takes longer, but also the aroma can be lost. However, if the branches are heavily filthy, we need to wash them and place them on a household paper towel to dry.

To dry oregano? this is how it works:

Oregano dry in the air

With the help of one yarn we should each be ten oregano sprigs tie.
Then we hang the herb bundles on one dry, warm and sheltered place upside down. Direct sunlight should be avoided. In addition, enough distance should be kept between the hanging herbs, so that no mold is created.
One week later we can remove the dried branches.

Oregano in the oven or in the drying oven dry

The drying also works in the oven or in an adjustable Dehydrator. But both have one high energy consumption, which is why we prefer air drying.

In order to preserve the aroma after drying, it is important not to over-adjust the ovens or dehydrators. A Temperature of 35 degrees is optimal and should not be exceeded at the same time.
On a baking sheet we can spread the oregano branches so that they do not overlap.
During drying in the oven should we clamp a wooden spoon between the oven door? so the moisture escapes.

Oregano drying: the right storage

Once the oregano has dried, we can remove the oregano leaves from the stems and crumble them with our hands. For the ideal storage are lockable and airtight containers suitable, such as tinted glass, Tonschalen or ceramic cans through which no light can penetrate. Proper storage is important to maintain the aroma of the spice.

Even with fresh herbs from the local garden, we can aufpimpen our dishes. So we could plant mint, plant thyme or plant rosemary. We also tell you how to dry mushrooms. There are even more ideas on our Pinterest pin board.