Best method for drying herbs.

I have a boatload of thyme, more than I could possibly use or even give to my neighbors. I have never dried herbs before. What is the best method to dry it so it doesn't go to waste. I also have more basil than I can use is it best to process and freeze or dry it also?

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Sarah J.
Sarah J. July 30, 2013
Check out this article! http://food52.com/blog/7551-how-to-dry-your-herbs
 
sdebrango
sdebrango July 30, 2013
Thank you I just saw that, I now have a boatload of basil too, pesto time and drying. It's a great article. Thanks again.
 
sdebrango
sdebrango August 4, 2011
Thank you so much, Pat and SKK. I didn't grow the corn but bought way more than I needed at the market. I grow the herbs and this year they just grew like crazy. So the general consensus is to freeze the basil and the link to drying thyme is so helpful. Thanks,
 
SKK
SKK August 4, 2011
I love your problems - Boatloads of corn, thyme and basil! Here is a great information source for drying thyme http://www.pickyourown.org/DHsage.html
I prefer freezing basil because although it looks limp, it keeps its flavor. And basil has a higher water content and I find it molds more easily when dried.
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen August 4, 2011
My dad always bundles up his thyme and hangs it in the basement to dry.. As for basil, I like to put a bunch in the blender and then add olive oil a little at a time, until I get a creamy paste. Then I pour it into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, wrap them tightly in the freezer and use for soups, spaghetti sauce etc. I also freeze the basil in ice cube trays covered with water.
 
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