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Discover the many ways to preserve wild garlic for a long time and enjoy its delicious flavors all year round.
This versatile and delicious wild herb enchants with its unique taste: wild garlic.
Unfortunately, wild garlic's season is limited and its fresh aroma quickly disappears.
That's why in this article we'll show you how you can preserve wild garlic and enjoy its delicious flavors all year round.
Preserve wild garlic: Freeze herbs
When used as fresh and raw as possible, the valuable nutrients of wild garlic are best preserved.
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Freezing is the easiest way to preserve wild garlic for a long time.
Before you put the herb in the freezer, you should wash the leaves thoroughly and pat dry.
You can then place the leaves either whole or finely chopped into airtight containers or freezer bags.
This means that the wild garlic retains its fresh aroma and most of the healthy ingredients are retained.
Place wild garlic in oil
Place wild garlic in oil to preserve it for a longer period of time.
To do this, roughly chop the wild garlic and fill it into a clean glass.
Pour the jar with high-quality olive oil so that all the leaves are well covered.
The flavored oil can be used for cooking and refining dishes.
At the same time, the wild garlic retains its distinctive taste.
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Dry wild garlic: make your own spice
Wild garlic can also be preserved by drying it.
To do this, spread the washed leaves on a baking tray and let them dry in a warm, well-ventilated place.
Then store in an airtight container.
The dried wild garlic can then be used as a spice and gives many dishes a special touch.
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Important
The aromas of wild garlic lose some of their intensity when you dry them.
Therefore, you should dose the dried leaves a little more generously to get the full taste experience.
Express drying made easy
If you want to dry larger quantities of wild garlic quickly and efficiently, so-called dehydrators
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are a smart choice.
These devices automatically blow warm air through several grid shelves, ensuring quick and even drying.
Also ideal for apple or pear chips in autumn.
Wild garlic pesto: preserve and prepare herbs
A delicious way to use your wild garlic supplies and preserve them at the same time is to prepare wild garlic pesto.
To do this, process the washed wild garlic with pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil and a little salt in a blender to form a creamy paste.
Poured into jars and covered with a thin layer of olive oil, the pesto will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.
You can use the pesto for recipes like these delicious turkey rolls with wild garlic pesto.
We hope you enjoy preparing and preserving your excess wild garlic.
Take advantage of our diverse options and conjure up the fresh aroma of spring in your kitchen all year round.
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