Greens are very useful in any form, and especially in fresh. Autumn is the time to harvest fruits, vegetables, as well as dill, parsley, celery, etc. Greens is a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. To preserve them in the greatest quantity, these products should be properly prepared. There are several ways. Let's talk about how to harvest dill for the winter.
The first way - freezing
How to save dill for the winter in this way? To begin with, we select quality greens. Dry and spoiled branches are removed. Then soak the dill in cold water for a short time and rinse it. Now you need to thoroughly dry it. Put the twigs on a cotton towel and wait until they dry. You can gently wet the greens, but without damaging it. Excess moisture is not needed when freezing. Therefore, all this must be done before harvesting dill for the winter. Next, cut the branches very finely. Take a bag designed to freeze food, and pour the greens into it. We spread it out evenly, while removing air (as much as possible). Now you need to put the bag in the freezer. So it turns out a thin tile of frozen greens, from which you can easily break off the right amount. You can change the shape of the freeze, but this is optional.
The second way is drying
It is also one of the most common storage methods. Before harvesting dill for the winter, it must be very well sorted out. We remove the yellow and blackened branches, because in the future they can ruin the dish. There are two ways. The first is the drying of whole branches. In the future, they can be used for decoration. The second way is to dry the pre-chopped greens. We spread dill on a sheet of paper with a thin layer and leave to dry. At certain intervals, it is necessary to turn it over and mix for uniform drying. You can also prepare greens using the oven. To do this, set a small fire and open the door. Such dill should be stored in a dry place in bags, and preferably in a dry glass container.
The third method is salting
Harvesting dill with salt for the winter is also very simple. Finely chop the prepared grass and put it in a suitable container. Then add salt. It should not be too much, about 200 grams per kilogram of greens. All mix well. After that, we spread the dill with salt in clean jars and close it with plastic lids. Keep such a workpiece in a refrigerator or other cold place. Thus, you can salt any grass or make a mixture of them.
Afterword
Having done this simple work, you can enjoy the aromas and tastes that fresh greens give dishes all year round. These methods are suitable for all types of spicy herbs. You can mix different greens, preparing mixtures for certain dishes. There is a rule to follow. If you have thawed greens, then use it completely. You can not freeze it again. Choose an appropriate method before harvesting dill for the winter, and proceed with this simple but enjoyable job.