Dried Oregano
Dried oregano is a staple in any kitchen. Let's cover the specifics of dehydrating Oregano. How long should you dehydrate oregano? At what temperature should you dehydrate? When should you pick Oregano?
Servings 8 oz
Calories 3kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- Food Dehydrator
- Air tight container (Canning jars work well)
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Fresh Oregano
- 1 gallon Water For rinsing
Instructions
- Pick the Oregano before it flowers
- Pick the Oregano at a time when it hasn't had water for a few days
- When oregano is stressed, it tends to have more flavor and aroma, so picking it when it is hot and dry can give you a better product
- If you want to pick multiple times, you should only take half of the plant
- Cut stems about in half, leaving the bottom half to regrow
- I prefer to pick the leaves from the stems versus adding the full stem to the dehydrator tray
- Dehydrate for 16-36 hours at a low setting 95-105 degrees
- Save your dehydrated Oregano in an airtight container
Notes
Dried oregano is a staple in any kitchen. I like dried oregano on pizza. Dried oregano is also great for marinades and sauces. Fresh oregano can be used in pesto, pasta salads, soups, and many pork dishes. For a small investment of time and dollars (seeds or plants), enough dried oregano can be produced to last the whole year.