Dried tarragon (tarragon) - prepared at home
Tarragon, tarragon, tarragon wormwood are all names of the same plant, which is widely used in both cooking and medicine. Subtle notes of anise make it possible to use tarragon to flavor almost any dish or drink.
Tarragon is an unpretentious plant, and it is not difficult to grow. But some people have difficulty preserving leaves for the winter. After all, the essential oils contained in tarragon leaves are very volatile, and if dried incorrectly, you can just get a pile of hay.
How to dry tarragon correctly
For drying, cut off the top branches of the tarragon bush before flowering. The branches need to be young and no more than 15 centimeters in length. Tarragon grows quickly, so you can cut branches for drying all summer long.
The twigs need to be carefully washed and placed in the shade on wide trays. From time to time the branches need to be turned over and ensure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
Check the degree of drying of the tarragon. If the twig breaks easily, then the grass is dry and you can proceed to the next step.
Pluck the leaves from the branches and pour the leaves into jars very quickly so as not to lose the tarragon aroma.
You can use special electric dryers. But this is only if your dryer has the ability to set the temperature to +35 degrees. As we remember, at a higher drying temperature, essential oils will begin to be released, and all drying will lose its meaning.
See also the video from the “Visiting Elena” channel:
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