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Herb Salt

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

10 sprigs dried hardy herbs (such as oregano, rosemary, sage, or thyme)
2 cups kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Remove thick stems from 10 sprigs dried hardy herbs (such as oregano, rosemary, sage, or thyme), then run a knife through sprigs to break up into smaller pieces. Place in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add 2 cups kosher salt and pulse again to blend. Transfer to an airtight container (no need to sift) and cover. 

    Do Ahead: Herb salt can be made 6 months ahead. Store at room temperature.

TagsCondimentOreganoHerbs & SpicesRosemarySageThymeVeganVegetarianGluten FreeNut FreeDairy FreeEasyMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerFood ProcessorBon Appétit

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