Herb Infused Oils
By: Narda
October 12. 2021
STEP BY STEP
Herb infused oils (hot oil extraction) for your ointments:
- You will need:
- Small crock pot
- 1 cups of fresh, finely chopped herbs of your choice
- Olive oil (about 1 to 1.5 cups)
- Sieve
- Cheese cloth
- One sterilized glass jar
- 4 to 8 hours of patience
What you need to do:
- Put your crock pot on low
- Add chopped herbs
- Cover with oil – just about
- Leave pot uncovered to eliminate the moisture of the fresh herbs
- Raise the temperature until the mixture starts bubbling, then lower again
- Let it simmer and stir frequently until the herbs are crispy
- Let it cool
- Put the colander on the jar and the cheese cloth on top
- Pour the oil with the herbs
- Close tightly
Extra tips
- Research carrier oils before making your choice
- Always use high quality herbs
- For culinary oils, use dry herbs to minimize risk of contamination
- Consider vitamin E as a preservative for non-culinary oils
- Sterilize your equipment to avoid harmful bacteria, mold growth and oxidization
- Dark or colored bottles might lengthen the life of your oil
- Always label bottles indicating date and ingredients
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