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Anyone dry their own herbs and spices?
Posted on 6/2/26 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 6/2/26 at 12:22 pm
Anyone dry their own herbs and spices? I cannot always use all my peppers and herbs before they go bad so I pick and dry them but I cannot find a good spice grinder. I got this one below based on a bunch of website reviews but it’s not that great. Recently my cleaning lady put it in the oven with some dried herbs and I didn’t know and I melted the top. I’m looking for a replacement and looking for first hand recommendations.
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Posted on 6/2/26 at 12:39 pm to Neauxla
Yes I use a freeze dryer to dry the herbs, leaves, flowers, roots and fruits and make blends/powders/teas. It’s awesome
food processor to pulverize or powder
food processor to pulverize or powder
This post was edited on 6/2/26 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 6/2/26 at 1:03 pm to Neauxla
I used a dehydrator to dry out a bunch of peppers. I put them in a blender afterwards to turn to powder. I keep it in a jar and use a few spoons of it as needed when cooking. Works well.
Basil salt is another good one. You put salt and fresh basil in a blender then dehydrate it. It's really good on bread/butter.
Basil salt is another good one. You put salt and fresh basil in a blender then dehydrate it. It's really good on bread/butter.
Posted on 6/2/26 at 1:15 pm to Neauxla
I rinse and hang them to dry on a cotton line in the laundry room until they get crispy like fallen leaves. Then pulverize them by rubbing together in your hands until they reach the consistency I like. I usually make an italian bleu with all the leftover herbs.
Posted on 6/2/26 at 1:45 pm to cgrand
What food processor do you use? Does it make a fine powder?
Posted on 6/2/26 at 1:52 pm to Neauxla
regular cuisinart. if the herbs are completely dry (100%) you get a fine powder
Posted on 6/2/26 at 3:58 pm to Neauxla
I use a dehydrator then either a dedicated, cheap Mr. Coffee grinder or my Blendtec blender depending on the volume. I got a ton of chives and mint growing right now. Would love a freeze dryer someday.
Posted on 6/2/26 at 7:35 pm to Neauxla
I don't dry any herbs but do dry peppers. I will smoke jalapeños for a few hours then put them in dehydrator. I have this Cuisinart grinder that works good for me although I wish it was a little larger.
Cuisinart grinder
Cuisinart grinder
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