Herb Oil
Photo by Lynne Calamia
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 8 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
Software
- 1/2 bunch parsley
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/2 bunch fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup packed fresh oregano
- 1/2 orange, zested
- 1 whole dried arbol chile
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Specialized Hardware
- 1-quart mason jar
- Candy/fry thermometer
- Cheesecloth
Procedure
- In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile, and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200ºF. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
- Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.