Herb Salt

Directions

1. Chop fresh herbs finely using a knife or electric chopper.
2. Transfer to a bowl and pour the coarse salt overtop.
3. Stir to combine and evenly coat herbs in salt.
4. Cover a baking sheet (or just a flat surface) with parchment paper.
5. Spread the herbed salt evenly to separate all herbs.
6. Let sit for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
7. If chopping the herbs again to achieve a finer texture, do that at this time.
8. Transfer herb salt to a storage container or jar and place in the refrigerator for future use.

Qualities

• Texture: Crunchy
• Rating for Scent: 2/10
• Spice Level: 0/10

Tips

• This recipe is a 4:1 ratio, meaning for everything 4 parts of herbs there is 1 part coarse salt. Adjust volume of ingredients as needed using this ratio.
• When chopping the herbs, only using an electric chopper that has a small container. Otherwise, if using a larger container (such as a food processor) the herbs will not chop finely enough and just stick to the sides. If herbs are not chopped as finely as desired, they can be re-chopped once dried and cured.
• Any herbs can be used for this recipe, including a combination of herbs.
• This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a year (or at least through the winter months).

Nutrition

Nutrition Content for 1 teaspoon

• Calories: 1kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0.2g
• Fat: 0g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Protein: 0.1g
• Added sugar: 0g
• Sodium: 296mg

Recipe Benefits

• Decreases food waste

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