If you like fresh herbs from your own garden, you don't want to do without them even in winter. The question remains as to how marjoram and co. can best be preserved. Drying is better for marjoram than freezing.

Freeze or dry marjoram?

Almost all herbs with a high content of essential oils lose much of their aroma when preserved. An exception is marjoram. The loss of aroma is not too high with the dried herb.

It's different when you freeze marjoram. Thawed again, the herb is not only very unsightly, it also no longer tastes as aromatic.

There is also the option of pickling marjoram in oil and making it durable for a longer period of time. This method is also preferable to freezing.

Different method to preserve marjoram

  • dry
  • Freeze
  • Put in oil
  • Process into pesto

Basically, you should cut the herb in the morning and use it immediately. The longer you leave it after harvest, the more aromatic substances are lost.

drying marjoram

Dry marjoram in bundles in an airy, not too hot place. The oven is an alternative if the lowest possible temperature is selected. If you have a dehydrator, this is the best way to dry marjoram.

Freeze marjoram

You should freeze marjoram whole stalks in freezer bags so that you can remove the herb as needed

Herb cubes are very useful for flavoring soups. You can mix marjoram in it with other herbs.

Put marjoram in oil or process into pesto

By soaking in oil, the color and aroma are largely retained. You can also use marjoram and other herbs with pesto. But make sure that the proportion of marjoram is not too high, as the herb is very spicy and drowns out other herbal aromas. Marjoram can be stored in oil or pesto for several months.

tips and tricks

If you pickle marjoram in oil, make sure the stalks are completely covered with oil. Leftovers could rot. After a few weeks, you should remove the marjoram and refrigerate the bottle until ready to use.

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