Preserving Leeks Three Ways! 🌱 💨 Dehydrating: Wash and prep your leeks by removing the stem and separating the leaves from the stalks, chop the stalks into medallions, then let dry then dehydrate in either a dehydrator for 6-8 hours at 120° (right between the veggie and herb settings) or in the oven set to its lowest temperature until crispy. Store the stalks in an airtight container. I use a @excaliburdehydrator 🌱 Leek Powder: Pulverize dehydrated leek leaves into a powder and sift through a sieve. 🧊 For Freezing: Blanch your prepped leeks in boiling water for 30 seconds then transfer to an ice bath for a minute. Dry well, arrange on lined baking sheets to freeze overnight, then transfer to airtight containers. (I’m using @stasherbag ) 🫙For Pickling: Makes Two Pints 3 Cups Sliced Leeks 1 Cup Vinegar (I did half white wine vinegar, half white vinegar) 1 Cup Water 2 Sprigs Each of Rosemary, Thyme, and Sage 1 Tbs Sea Salt 2 Tsp Black Peppercorns 1 Tsp Sugar 1 Tsp Celery Seed 🌱 In a saucepan combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil to create a brine. Add half of the leeks, spices, and herbs into each jar. Top with hot brine, add a lid. Let cool and then pop in the fridge for 72 hours before using. Will store for about 8 weeks.
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