Wednesday, July 27, 2011

basil salt

Since I still have some of last year's pesto in the freezer, basil is finding its way into other things this summer. Like basil salt. Now I wonder about making this with different herbs -- rosemary, dill, lemon thyme, etc. A little concocting seems to be in order.




Basil Salt

Place 1/2 cup of coarse sea salt in a blender or food processor and give it a whirl. Then add 1 cup fresh unwashed basil leaves and whirl some more until it's finely ground up. Spread the salt blend on a cookie sheet and bake at 200 degrees for 40-60 minutes. Stir it a few times to break up the lumps. When cool, store in a glass jar.


I'd love to know if anyone has tried this with other herbs?

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13 comments:

  1. Deb GJuly 27, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    There is a recipe for celery salt at 101 Cookbooks:

    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/homemade-celery-salt-recipe.html

    I was going to try it with my lovage. I'm going to have to try basil too now.

    I've also made this (a version of it anyway) and it works beautifully:

    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/homemade-bouillon-recipe.html

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  2. PeggyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Deb, oh this is exciting -- thank you, thank you! Will go to both of these. Homemade celery salt. I could probably eat that by the spoonful!

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  3. HeartwideopenJuly 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I've never tried this (But will!) Wouldn't lemon thyme salt be wonderful!?

    xx ;-) Debi

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  4. PeggyJuly 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Debi, yes, I agree lemon thyme sounds great! If you make any, let me know, I want to know which ones are good!!

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  5. TammyJuly 31, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Wow I just love all the herb experiments you do here .. gee there are so many of you with wonderful blogs I'm going to have to spend a day stopping over at everyones! Love this !!!

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  6. CindyJuly 31, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I'm thinking if you have excess pesto you need to have a party, and invite me to eat all the pesto!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    what a great idea! wish i could lick it!

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  8. PeggyAugust 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Cindy J., how 'bout you have the party and I'll bring it!?!

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  9. PeggyAugust 1, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Cindy, I love salt too --and basil of course!

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  10. PeggyAugust 2, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you, Tammy! I probably use herbs in some way everyday, can't imagine otherwise -- and I know how you feel, sometimes I'll just sit for hours reading all the good stuff out there!

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  11. JoAugust 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    (Catching up!) I'll definitely try this when I get home to Florida - I grow basil year-round there, it reseeds itself, like a constant gift!

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  12. woman with wingsAugust 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Jo, wow, I didn't know it reseeds in FL. You lucky. I did have some holy basil (tulsi) that reseeded but never sweet basil.

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  13. Colette (Coco)July 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    This is just brilliant!

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