How to Dry Dill? (3 Easy Ways for Drying Dill at Home) 

I did grow dill plants in my garden but didn’t know how to dry them, which would prevent me from preserving them for a long time but I really want to preserve them. What do you think did I do next to keep the dill leaves? For that, you need to continue reading this guide to the end.

Here, I’ve explained different ways that will help you dry dill leaves, so keep reading to learn which drying method is best for you and to keep your dill preserved for a longer time. After reading this guide, if you still have any issues, feel free to ask me in the comment section.

Quick takeaways:

  • Dill is one of the best herbs that add flavor to your dishes.
  • It is found in Western Europe and other areas of the world.
  • Drying dill becomes necessary when it comes to using them for your purpose.
  • Dill can be used in making some best essential oils and also can be used in cuisines.
  • It is easy to dry the dill by making use of a microwave, food dehydrator, and even an oven.
  • It is your choice to choose any of the methods that suit you the best.

Let us get started with this guide to know about the easy ways to dry dill at home. 

How to dry dill? 

Drying dill becomes important when you have to use them. But people got confused in its process. Guys, it is easy to do so. As you have grown dill in your home garden, you know that it is a fast-growing plant that can be grown easily in your yard. They can be harvested easily. It will give amazing flavor to your dishes. You will get a kind of sour and sweet flavor that will be loved by you. 

Dill is one of the famous crops that is grown by every farmer in their home garden so that they get their benefits. But forgetting their delicious taste, you will need to dry them so that you can use them. It can be dried up in various ways. The ways of drying them will be discussed in this article. 

One of the simplest ways that can be applied by you is to clean them first with water and then pat them dry. Cleaning the dill from the water will help you remove its dirt, pests, bugs, or anything. Then you can hang them anywhere so that they dry up fully. 

3 Easy Ways for Drying Dill at Home

As mentioned, drying dill becomes important if you want to use them for your purpose. Even they do not need any expense of yours to be incurred. They can simply be dried up at home. Don’t worry as we are here for your doubts. Let us move forward so that you understand the top 3 ways to dry dill at home: 

  • Make use of the microwave to dry dill
  • You can use the oven for drying dill
  • Make use of a food dehydrator. 

Let us know about them in detail. 

1. Make use of the microwave to dry dill

One of the best ways to dry dill at home is to use the microwave. It won’t take much time to dry up. It will take about 60 to 120 seconds. You just need a microwave, nothing else. Let us know about its process: 

Step 1- Firstly, you have to take paper towels and place them on the safe dish of the microwave.

Step 2- Place the dill leaves on that paper towel. Make sure you do not overlap them.

Step 3- Set the timer for 60 seconds and then again check if they are not dry, then put them back in the microwave.

Step 4- You have to continue this process unless and until it dries up completely.

Step 5- You can do so by placing them again for 10-15 seconds so that they dry up completely. 

Step 6– After that, remove its stems and take them out and you can place them in any jar. 

2. You can use the oven for drying dill

Another best method for drying dills is to use an oven if you are not having a microwave in your home. You can follow this process easily. So do not worry about your dill sprigs. You will be able to use them, just follow the below-given steps:  

Step 1- All you need is to take the dill sprigs just like you did earlier in the first process.

Step 2- Then, rinse them off with water.

Step 3- Dry them by putting them in a salad spinner.

Step 4- You have to preheat the oven to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Step 5- Take the baking sheet with the wax paper and cover it. Place the dill sprigs on it.

Step 6- Then, place it in the oven.

Step 7- Keep the dill in the oven for about 2-4 hours. Make sure you check them after intervals.

Step 8- When it dries completely, you will see it’s crumbling and it is ready to use. 

Step 9- Place them in any jar by removing their stems. You can even make good essential oils with the help of dry dill. 

3. Make use of a food dehydrator

What about a food dehydrator? Have you ever used it in your home? If not, then it is time to make use of it. You can do so by using them for drying dill. Let us know its process: 

Step 1– First, you need to wash your dill sprigs and separate the leaves from the stem.

Step 2- Then, take parchment paper and place it on the tray of the food dehydrator. 

Step 3- Spread the dill leaves on it. 

Step 4- Set the temperature of it to about 95 degrees.

Step 5- Let the dill leaves dry by keeping them there only for about 4 to 6 hours. 

Step 6– If it feels crumbled then they are dried. You can use them by pruning the crushed leaves in any container. You can make a paste of it, essential oils, cuisines, and any other thing.

This is how you are done with the 3 easy ways that will help you in drying the dill at home. What else do you need? Go for it guys. It is worth doing this at no cost. 

Concluding lines 

Last but not least, this guide revolves around dill, one of the best herbs that add flavor to your dishes. It is found in Western Europe and other areas of the world. Farmers get into trouble when it comes to drying the dill. Drying dill is necessary when it comes to using them for your purpose. Dill can be used in making some best essential oils and also can be used in cuisines. Read the guide carefully so that you understand how to dry dill properly. 

Thanks for reading! Happy gardening!

FAQs

1. Can You dehydrate Dill?

Dill leaves can be picked and can be dehydrated by drying them. Make sure you water your dill leaves and preheat the oven so that you dehydrate the leaves and make use of them.  

2. How do you preserve Dill?

Various ways can help you in preserving the dill. It can be done by drying them. You can air dry the dill leaves either by hanging them outside for almost 1-2 weeks. They can be used in cooking after getting dried.

3. How do you clean dill leaves before planting?

You have to clean the dill leaves before planting them. You can do so by removing the dirt from the leaves. It can be done when you rinse them off with cold water and shark them off so that the excess water comes out from the leaves. Then gently pat the dill leaves with any paper towel. 

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