Preserving Basil

You just went shopping and found a great bundle of fresh Basil. You get it home, and you are wondering how you can store it so that it will last the longest.

First grab a large bowl and fill it up with cool water. Break the bundle into the bowl and rinse well. Pick through the bunch and discard any pieces that are starting to die or look decayed.

Remove from the water and gently shake off any excess water. (You are not going to want to use a salad spinner as it will bruise the leaves)

Grab a jar or glass and fill with water. You will want a container that will hold the herb snugly with the leaves just above the rim.

Grab the produce bag that you brought your herbs home in and gently place over the top.

Place the jar on your countertop and monitor it. Every couple of days you will want to check the water, if it starts to look murky, dump the water and replace the water. Trim off any stems that might look like they are going bad.

Basil should stay fresh for up to a month if you store it in this manner.