Once you know How to Dry Dill, you’ll be able to easily preserve your fresh dill from the garden or your leftover dill from the grocery store! It’s so easy!
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How to Dry Dill
So have you been wondering How to Dry Dill? It’s actually SO easy!
There’s nothing more delicious than homegrown, fresh herbs… and I love growing fresh dill out in my garden.
One of the best parts about growing your herbs is being able to preserve your harvest now, and enjoying it when cooking all year long!
Dill is easy to grow when the weather is between 50 – 80 degrees, so toss some seeds in the ground and give it a try this year!
If you use this herb drying tip with the dill you grow at home… you’ll even end up with organic dried dill!
How nice is that?!?
Plus, when you dry your dill at home, it can retain more of the natural, vibrant color… making it so much prettier than store bought dried dill!
Trust me, it’s so easy to preserve your dill with these simple dill preservations tips and tricks…
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Can You Air Dry Fresh Dill?
You sure can!
Dill dries wonderfully when hung upside down.
Depending on the humidity in your air, you should have perfect, naturally dried dill in about 2 – 3 weeks.
I like to hang mine by small bunches, upside down from a clothespin when drying.
It works like a charm!
How Do You Dehydrate Dill Without a Dehydrator?
In addition to the air dry method mentioned above, another quick and easy way to dry your dill is with a microwave.
What is the Best Way to Preserve Fresh Dill?
If you have the time, I would opt for air drying… but if you need your dried dill in a hurry, you can have it done in about 2 minutes using the microwave.
How Do I Convert Fresh Dill to Dried Dill?
Once you have dried your dill, you can use it in any recipe calling for dried dill.
If using it in a recipe calling for fresh dill, just use this simple conversion…
1 Tsp. Dried Dill = 1 Tbsp. Fresh Dill.
How to Store Dried Dill
Once you have dried your dill, you’ll want to transfer it to a small glass spice jar or mini mason jar, and store in a dark, dry, cool cupboard.
How Long Does Dried Dill Last?
For maximum flavor, dried dill works best when used within 1 year.
How to Dry Dill – Supplies Needed
You’ll just need a few basic supplies to dry your dill.
You likely already have all of these items laying around your home somewhere…
- Fresh Dill Stalks
- Rubber Band or Clothespin (Clothes Peg)
- OR Glass or Ceramic Microwaveable Plate + Microwave-Safe Paper Towels
That’s it. So simple.
If you don’t have any of these items, you can easily pick them up next time you are out and about.
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How to Air Dry Dill
So are you ready? Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Begin with clean, dry dill.
2. Take a bundle of stalks and turn them upside down.
3. Using a rubber band or clothes pin, affix them somewhere in your home where they can slowly hang dry upside down.
4. Depending on the humidity in your air, you should have perfect, naturally dried dill in about 2 – 3 weeks.
5. Once dill is completely dry, simply run your thumb and forefinger along each stem and branch to remove the dried leaves.
5. Discard the stem and branches, and transfer leaves to a small glass spice jar or mini mason jar, and store in a cool, dry, dark cupboard.
How to Dry Dill in the Microwave
It takes just a few simple steps and literally a few seconds of your time to dry your fresh dill in the microwave.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Begin with clean, dry dill.
2. Cut off the stems.
3. Place 1 paper towel flat on your plate.
4. Lay out Dill branches in a single layer on the paper towel.
5. Place another paper towel on top.
6. Microwave 20 seconds, then in 15 second increments until dill has dried completely. Mine usually takes anywhere between 1 minute 20 seconds to just over 2 minutes.
Total drying time will depend on how damp your dill was to start with, how humid your climate is, and how much dill you had on your plate.
7. Once the dill is completely dry, simply run your thumb and forefinger along each stem and branch to remove the dried leaves.
8. Discard the stem and branches, and transfer leaves to a small glass spice jar or mini mason jar, and store in a cool, dry, dark cupboard.
Wasn’t that easy? Preserving your own herbs is such a fantastic, frugal trick!
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Balvinder says
Love to preserve my own herbs to use it in winter but sometimes I forget. Thanks for reminding.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome! There’s nothing better than homegrown herbs preserved for the winter time. 🙂
CoCo says
I had NO IDEA you could dry dill in the microwave, Heidi, that is so cool! We’ve been trying to use more herbs in our diet lately so I’m excited we’ll be able to save some for the winter season now too. Thanks so much for the helpful tips! Hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
Crazy, right? It’s such a simple way to dry those herbs fast… and make sure they get completely dry in a humid climate. That’s great you’re trying to incorporate more herbs into your weekly diet, too… they add so much flavor!
Adriana Leandro says
Interesting post.
I never thought to dry herbs in my microwave.
Thanks for sharing.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Adriana! 🙂
Pooja Mahimkar says
Thanks for sharing this, its so helpful
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Pooja… I’m so glad you found this herb drying trick helpful!
The Exclusive Beauty Diary says
Thank you so much for sharing these tips for drying dill. I like it in salad so maybe I will try dry my own dill.
Heidi says
Isn’t it amazing in salads? You definitely should give it a try!
Michelle says
Great tips on how to dry dill! Will have to try that microwave method!
Heidi says
Yes… definitely! It really does get the job done fast!!
Lovely says
It’s super hot in my place now. I will try the hanging method.
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Lovely
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Heidi says
That’s an excellent idea! It will dry pretty fast hanging in a hot and dry climate. 🙂
Judee says
This is so timely for me as I have lots of dill and have never dried it. I didn’t realize it was so easy to dry and then use in the winter.
Heidi says
That’s wonderful, Judee! It really is such a cinch to dry, and the flavor of home dried dill is absolutely incredible!
2pots2cook says
Well, the prices are going sky high and this is such a treasure to share with us!!!!!! Thank you so much!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome! Growing dill and preserving dill at home really does save so much money!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says
What a helpful post! And perfect for using up all the dill in my herb garden!
Heidi says
That’s so great to hear, Tasia! You will love having your homegrown dill dried, and on hand to use all Winter long! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
We have always just air dried herbs but must give this microwave hack a try. Love dill in homemade tartar sauce – it really makes the flavor of fish pop!
Heidi says
I completely agree… dill in homemade tartar sauce is a must-have!! 🙂
Val says
I never thought to dry herbs in a microwave. How simple and fast! We have a pot of dill growing now and I love adding it to my salads each day.
Heidi says
That’s wonderful, Val… nothing beats homegrown dill! I can’t wait to get mine growing fresh again here this Fall.
delphine says
Merci pour la conservation de ces bonnes herbes, c’est pratique et économique
Bonne journée
Heidi says
Avec plaisir, Delphine. 🙂 Bonne journée
Veronica Lee says
I didn’t know you could dry dill using the microwave!
You always share the most helpful tips, Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re so sweet… thanks, Veronica! I’m so glad you liked the tip!
Carol says
I like the air method – it’s the old fashion way to dry herbs.
Heidi says
Yes… I love that too, Carol! I often have a long row of herbs air drying in my laundry room. 🙂
Her Digital Coffee says
Great tips! I had no idea you could dry dill using the microwave. It’s great to know especially if you have time constraints. Thank you for sharing Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome! It really is such a simple way to dry your herbs fast!
somewhereinireland says
We love dill and use it salads. Great tips for drying out the dill.
Thanks and have a great month of August.
Heidi says
Thank you! Dill really is such a simple way to upgrade the flavor of your salads!
Kathrine Eldridge says
Thanks for sharing these tips! I love dill on my summer cucumber salad.
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Heidi says
YUM! That summer salad sounds so delicious, Kathrine!