How to Dehydrate Dill
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Dehydrated (or dried) dill is fantastic for adding a bright, slightly tangy flavour to your cooking. Ideal for enhancing pickles, marinades, soups, sauces, dips, and beyond, it serves as a versatile seasoning option. Opting to dehydrate your own dill not only proves more economical than purchasing it pre-packaged but also ensures the preservation of surplus fresh dill in your kitchen.
Snapshot
Special Prep
none
Temperature
95°F
Time
12-15 hours
Mass Change
Approx 80% decrease
How to prep dill for dehydrating
Beyond washing the dill, no additional preparation is necessary—no snipping or cutting required. In fact, retaining the dill intact on the stem during dehydration yields multiple benefits:
- It preserves and enhances the flavour of your dried dill
- It streamlines the process significantly, sparing you from tedious tasks. Once fully dehydrated, you can effortlessly crumble or remove the dill from the stems. For finer dill, you can then use herb scissors or a blender
How to dehydrate dill
Basic Steps:
- Rinse dill (keep stems intact)
- Drain well and pat dry. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (avoid overlapping as much as possible)
- Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 95°F for about 12-15 hours
- Once dried, remove the dill from the stems
- Optional: chop the dill with herb scissors
It’s that easy!
Notes:
- A mesh liner is highly recommended for dill (otherwise they could fall through the trays)
- Dehydrating times may vary (the water content in the dill, as well as the humidity and altitude of where you live in impact the time)
- To learn more about dehydrating, check out our post How to Dehydrate: Learning the Basics
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How do you know when dill is fully dehydrated?
Dill will be very dry and easily break off the stem. The dill weed itself should crumble between your fingers.
Jar test: If eager, you can place your dill in a glass jar and tightly close the lid. If you notice moisture or condensation forming in the jar within 24-48 hours (or if the dill becomes spongy or tacky) you know there is still moisture and more dehydrating time is needed.Â
Note: You technically can’t over dehydrate dill. If in doubt, dehydrate until you’re absolutely certain there’s no moisture left.Â
Fresh to dehydrated conversion measurements ​
80%
The mass and weight of dill decreases by about 80% once dehydrated.
Ex. 1 bunch of dill
- Pre-dehydrated:Â 100g | 1 bunchÂ
- Dehydrated: 8g | 1/4 cup
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How to store dehydrated dill:
Here are some tips to help you maximize the shelf life of your dehydrated dill:
- Allow to cool after dehydrating before storingÂ
- Keep stored in a sealable container or bag in a cool, dry and dark place
- Using Mylar bags or vacuum sealing can extend the shelf life by up to three times its normal duration! This is useful if you’re prepping lots for longer term use. Learn the pros and cons of each in our post: The Ultimate Guide to Long-Term Food Storage: Mylar Bags vs. Vacuum Sealing (Bags & Jars)
When dried and stored properly, dill should have a shelf life of several years.
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Some of our recipes with dehydrated dill:
FAQs
Can I use an oven to dehydrate dill?
Only if your oven can maintain a low temperature of around 95°F (35°C). Dill needs gentle dehydration at this temperature to dry properly. If the heat is too high, you risk cooking or scorching the dill instead of drying it.
Can I air dry dill?
Yes, you can! The catch? It takes 1-2 weeks to fully dry. If you’re wanting to take this route: gather a few stems together, tie them with twine or a rubber band, and hang them upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
How to Dehydrate Dill
Dehydrated (or dried) dill is fantastic for adding a bright, slightly tangy flavour to your cooking. Ideal for enhancing pickles, marinades, soups, sauces, dips, and beyond, it serves as a versatile seasoning option. Opting to dehydrate your own dill not only proves more economical than purchasing it pre-packaged but also ensures the preservation of surplus fresh dill in your kitchen.COOKING METHOD: Dehydrating
Notable Equipment
- 1 Dehydrator
- 1 pair herb scissors, optional
Ingredients
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- 1. Rinse dill (keep stems intact)
- 2. Drain well and pat dry. Arrange on a mesh lined dehydrating tray with enough room for air to circulate between the pieces (avoid overlapping as much as possible)
- 3. Place in dehydrator and dehydrate at 95°F for about 12-15 hours
- 4. Once dried, you can effortlessly crumble or remove the dill from the stems. For finer dill, you can then use herb scissors or a blender.
Notes
- Leaving the stems intact preserves flavours and provide the best dried dill; it's also a lot less tedious to manage. Once dried, the dill easily pulls and crumbles off the stems.
- A mesh liner is recommendedÂ
- Dehydrating times may vary (the water content in the dill, as well as the humidity and altitude of where you live in impact the time)
- To learn more about dehydrating, check out our post How to Dehydrate: Learning the Basics
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