The #1 Mistake When Preserving Herbs (And How to Avoid It)

The #1 Mistake When Preserving Herbs (And How to Avoid It)

Author: Homesteading Family August 9, 2025 Duration: 21:04
Everyday Homesteading
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Want to preserve the fresh flavors of summer herbs to use all year long? In this video, I’m showing you how to make herbal oils and herbal vinegars, a simple, beginner-friendly way to infuse all that goodness into your pantry staples.

We’ll talk about how to safely make flavored oils (yes, there are safety concerns!), and how herbal vinegars are a perfect, safe project for kids and beginners. These make amazing salad dressings, cooking ingredients, and even homemade gifts!

🌿 In this video:

- When to use vinegar vs. oil
- Why you should never use fresh herbs in oil (unless you follow this method!)
- How to infuse vinegar with herbs, fruits, and spices
- Shelf-stable vs. refrigerator-only oils
- Creative herbal flavor combinations

📌 Learn more and get the step-by-step blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbal-oil-recipe

Thanks to ForJars for sponsoring this video! Use the code “HomesteadingFamily10” for 10% off your first order at ForJars: https://homesteadingfamily.com/podcast-forjars

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction
2:42 - Chit Chat
6:29 - Storing Winter Squash
8:01 - ForJars
9:38 - Main Topic

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