How to Freeze Fresh Rosemary
Learning how to freeze fresh rosemary can allow you to preserve it for use in recipes months after purchasing.
Rosemary, once thought to ward off evil spirits during the Middle
Ages is a spiky evergreen bush that is part of the mint family. Each rosemary
bush stands about five feet tall and has a flavor similar to Pine.http://www.gardenguides.com/482-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis.html
Rosemary has a
pungent, powerful flavor and aroma that mixes well with other herbs. Rosemary’s strong flavor does have a tendency
to overshadow other herbs so it is often used lightly. Rosemary is used in many
meat, bread and potato dishes, including steak and chicken. Rosemary is also
used as a spice in soups and marinades.
Rosemary was one of the first essential oils to be distilled and is not
only used in cooking, but in a large variety of toiletries as well.c
In the video above, kitchen expert Miranda Valentine will show the correct way to separate and freeze rosemary so that it will be easily accessible. Check out her simple, quick steps to keep rosemary fresh, pungent, and easy to use.
Preparing the Rosemary
Freezing the Rosemary
Once you have taken the frozen, separated rosemary out of the freezer, put the Rosemary plants in the freezer safe bag, (make sure to squeeze all the air out of it) or the air tight container of your choice and simply put them in the freezer. Now the rosemary will not freeze together in a clump; instead it is frozen in separate sections, making it easier to access and to cook with.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dng6wyuNrNE&feature=player_embedded
