How to remove stem bits from dried rosemary
I bought some dried rosemary and discovered that it includes some tiny bits of stem along with the dried leaves. Separating out the undesirable bits using my fingers is a really tedious process. Is there an easier way?
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How do you dry and cut rosemary?
Dehydrate itAfter rinsing and drying the sprigs, cut them down so that they fit the dehydrator trays and spread them out evenly. Pop them in at around 95\xb0F to 115\xb0F (or, if you're in a really humid area, up to 125\xb0F), for 1-4 hours, checking periodically until brittle needles fall off easily.Can you over dry rosemary?
You should expect between 4-8 hours, depending on how much moisture is in the rosemary, the relative humidity of your home, the power of your dehydrator, etc. If you cannot be there when you think it should be done, don't fret. You can't overdry rosemary, so setting overnight is a great option.Can you substitute dried rosemary for fresh rosemary?
If a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary needles or 1 sprig rosemary, substitute with 1 teaspoon dried needles; if it calls for 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary (from about 3 stems), substitute with 1 teaspoon cracked needles or 1/2 teaspoon ground, powdered rosemary.What temperature do you dehydrate rosemary?
Lay rosemary sprigs on dehydrator trays with plenty of space between each sprig. Dehydrate at very low temperatures, 95\xb0F or 35\xb0C. It will likely take 8 to 10 hours depending on humidity levels. For faster drying remove the leaves from the stems, but that's totally optional.Never Use an Oven or Dehydrator to Dry Herbs Again With This Century Old Method
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