How to Cook With Thyme

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select young tender shoots on the end of stems and snip them off plants with a small pair of scissors.

   You can harvest thyme at any time, but preferably just before use. , It should look vibrantly green and firm, not yellowed and limp., Place the glass in the refrigerator.
   
   Change the water every other day.
   
   Thyme will store in the refrigerator for up to a week. ,, If it calls for thyme sprigs, your washed thyme is ready to use.
   
   If the recipe calls for thyme leaves, pull the sprigs through the tines of a fork to remove the leaves.
   
   If the recipe calls for chopped fresh thyme, place the leafy stems on a clean chopping board and dice them into bits with a sharp knife.
   
   Remove any large, woody pieces of stem and discard.
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   Step 2: Look for fresh thyme in a grocery store.

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   Step 3: Put the ends of fresh thyme cuttings in a glass of water as you would flowers in a vase until you are ready to use it.

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   Step 4: Wash the stems under cold running water and pick off any yellowed leaves just before you are ready to use fresh thyme.

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   Step 5: Read your recipe to determine how to prepare the fresh thyme.

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