Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Recipe
Quite simple and easy to prepare, and yet, one of my most-used oils.
Rosemary Infused Olive Oil: I do love summer. I love all the herbs growing in my garden and the opportunities to create excellent aromatic condiments.
Thus this recipe for homemade rosemary oil.
It is quite simple and easy to prepare, yet it is one of my most frequently used oils. As you can see from the video below, it takes a few seconds in your food processor.
Twenty minutes of gentle simmering with the olive oil, and’re ready to enjoy it in your next dish.
It's not an ingredient you have to buy at a fancy olive oil shop but something you can easily make at home. It has a deep green color and is richly aromatic with a savory taste.
Make it with fresh rosemary as the new leaves or needles overpasses any flavor at the time to infuse the oil.
Rosemary herb
Rosemary is a Mediterranean native herb that offers health benefits due to its rich content of vitamin C, B6, and folate. Excellent for your health, sensitive skin, and used for your hair.
Although rosemary oil for hair growth is not my forte, I will not venture into the conversation. I am sticking to cooking.
Short Video Tutorial
Easy to grow in a small planter on your kitchen sill, or in your garden.
Sturdy to weather conditions. I live in the desert, where temperatures reach 115F in the summer, and my plant thrives.
Is homemade rosemary oil good for cooking?
Absolutely! I reach for it as often as I reach for regular olive oil.
Once you have made your first bottle, you will realize how often you can use it. You will then always keep a bottle handy.
Suitable for salad, salad dressing, basting meats, or sauteed lamb.
Using rosemary oil, I love roasting chicken or vegetables, such as carrots, fennel, and potatoes.
A few drops on your vegetable soups give it an uplifting flavor.
Rub it all over your favorite cut of steak before searing it or grilling it.
My dad used to baste all our BBQ with fresh rosemary springs and olive oil. The depth of flavor is not soon forgotten.
It marries well also with fish.
The combination of rosemary and garlic is lovely over fresh or roasted vegetables.
Idyllic over bruschetta. Grill your bread, rub some fresh garlic over it, and gently sprinkle some infused rosemary oil. Delicious.
It makes the perfect gift, too
Let’s not forget that it makes the best holiday food gift. I have enjoyed making this rosemary-infused oil and giving it as a gift during the holiday season.
A beautiful decanter with a few of your favorite recipes makes for a stunning presentation.
Diy rosemary oil gifts don’t need to be given only for holidays, new homes, or to share something extraordinary. They can be given for any reason.
Family and friends make these gifts unique.
How to make rosemary extract
Rinse the sprig of rosemary well under running water and run your fingers through it. You want to loosen up any dirt or debris from the garden.
Once rinsed, place it on a towel and pat it dry.
Remove all the individual rosemary leaves by holding the spring top with one hand and running down the stem in the opposite direction of the needles.
Discard the stems as they are not too pleasant to eat.
Place the needles into the bowl of a food processor. Give it a few pulses to break down the needles.
With the motor running, add the olive oil slowly and process until the mixture is broken down to a nearly puree-like consistency.
Cooking tips and step-by-step instructions to make this rosemary oil recipe
The cooking process is how to create the extract of rosemary oil
Gently heat the mixture over medium-low. You want to see the tiny bubbles forming but not boiling.
Strain the rosemary oil through a double layer of cheesecloth. Do not press on the solids.
You want the rosemary essential oil to drip through naturally. By pressing the solids, you leave behind a lot of flavors.
Once cooled off and completely drained, transfer to a glass jar or a carrier oils container.
If you make more rosemary oil than you can use at once, store the excess in a dark, well-ventilated area. This should be done for homemade oil.
Permanently seal the bottle not to let air in a while not in use. That will cause it to turn rancid. As well as to keep it in direct sunlight.
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I hope you will enjoy this recipe for rosemary oil.
If you had to say, what items would be recommended for a cook to grow in a very small, balcony-type garden? Would rosemary be one?
Beautiful endeavor I need to try. I’m growing rosemary in a pot the Texas heat and that sounds perfect! 😍 Thank you 🙏🏻