Garden Herb Salt

Mix fresh garden herbs with coarse salt and dry them. One of the best gifts from a garden, and it keeps for months.

10 minServes 20Easy

RosemaryThymeSage

Make this in late summer when herbs are at peak and most abundant before the first frosts.

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Serves 20

Ingredients

30gfresh rosemary leaves
20gfresh thyme leaves
20gfresh sage leaves
200gcoarse sea salt
optionallemon zest, chilli, garlic

Method

1Pulse herbs and salt together in a food processor until finely mixed — do not over-process.
2Spread on a baking sheet and leave to dry at room temperature for 24 hours, or dry in the oven at 50°C for 2 hours.
3Once completely dry, store in a jar. It keeps for 3-6 months.

Tips

Label with the herbs and date. Rosemary-lemon salt on roasted chicken is exceptional.

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