Drying or freezing savory - that's how it works

Drying or freezing savory - which is better?

As long as your summer savory is still there, you can harvest it. But since it is an annual, its days are numbered. In contrast, the mountain savory sprouts new shoots almost all year round, the old shoots slowly become woody. There is no harm in harvesting this herb until frost.

Dry the savory

The easiest way to dry the savory is to tie it in small bunches and hang it in a shady, warm place to dry. If this is not possible, dry the herb in a dehydrator or in your oven. Use the dehydrator according to the operating instructions.

To dry in the oven, spread the savory on a baking sheet and place it in the oven at around 30 - 50 ° C with the door slightly open. It takes a few hours to dry. After they have completely cooled down, rub the leaves off the stems, place them in a dark screw-top jar and store it in a cool, dry place.

Advantages of drying:

slight flavor enhancement
universal use
also suitable for flowers
always avaliable

Freeze the savory

Savory can be easily frozen for a few months. Depending on how you want to use it later, freeze entire stems or bouquets or just the leaves. You can put these in ice cube trays with a little water until the cubes are frozen. Then transfer the cubes into larger containers. They are packaged in a flavor-proof manner and yet can be removed in small portions. Alternatively, you can freeze small bouquets of savory along with the vegetables you plan to use them with.