Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale)

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Bog myrtle salt

  • Makes: ± 100 g
  • Time: 20 min + 1 day drying
  • From: Bog-myrtle

Ingredients

  • 10 g dried bog myrtle leaves
  • 90 g coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)

Method

  1. Check that the dried leaves are completely dry and snap when you bend them.
  2. Grind the leaves with the peppercorns in a mortar or in a spice grinder.
  3. Add the salt and pound or mix until the herb is evenly spread.
  4. Spread the mixture on a plate and leave to dry for 1 day at room temperature.
  5. Spoon it into a dry, clean jar and close tightly. Use sparingly on grilled meat, fried potatoes or in stews.

Storing: A year in a closed jar, dry and dark.

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