How to Dry Parsley

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wash fresh parsley in cold water.

   Pick out the woody bits of stem and separate the tender leaves and chop the parsley into 1/4" pieces.
   
   Then, blanch the parsley in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds.
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   Step 2: Place brown paper across a baking sheet.

   Arrange the blanched parsley across the tray.
   
   Try to keep it flat and evenly spaced, with no big clumps of parsley sticking together. , Turn the oven on to the lowest possible setting.
   
   The best time to do this method is after the oven has been turned off, following other baking.
   
   Otherwise, always err on the side of taking longer than having it too warm and burning the parsley. , The exact time will vary based on the relative humidity in your area and the altitude.
   
   Keep an eye on it, because it might dry more quickly.
   
   It's ready when it crumbles easily in your fingers. , Crush the parsley with your hands or in a mortar and pestle.
   
   Remove any remaining stalks. , Store in a dry, dark place, or even the freezer.
   
   Parsley dried this way can be good for long periods of time, but will start to lose its flavor after several months.
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   Step 3: Place in the oven.

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   Step 4: Dry the parsley for 2-4 hours.

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   Step 5: Remove from the oven.

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   Step 6: Place the crushed

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   Step 7: dried parsley into a storage container.

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