Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600643
10/13/97

### DRYING DILL

        Cut  dill heads as soon as flower buds form but  before

    all
    the buds are open.   Chop, discarding stems.  For milder

    flavor,
     snip off green sprigs and chop fine with  scissors.

    Dill
     seed may be partially dried on the plant and  gathered

    before
    pods burst and scatter seeds.

    DILL-DEHYDRATOR

        Spread  flowers or leaves or partially dried seeds over

    trays.
      Dry flowers and leaves 6 to 8 hours;  seeds 4 to  6

    hours
    at 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

    DILL-OUTDOORS

        Flower heads or sprigs may be dried whole by hanging by

    the
    stem in an airy, shaded place.  Dry under shelter 3 or 4

    days,
    until crisp.  Crumble and store.

    DILL-OVEN
    OR HOMEMADE DRYER

        Spread  dill flowers or leaves over drying trays.   Dry

    at
    110 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 hours, until crisp.

        Spread seeds over trays and dry for 4 to 6 hours at 120

    degrees
    Fahrenheit.

    DILL-USES

        Add  1 tablespoon dill flowers or leaves to a  dish  of

    mashed
    potatoes or a pot of stew.   Sprinkle 1 teaspoon over

    fish
    or apple pie.  Stir 1/2 teaspoon into each cup of salad

    dressing.
      Sprinkle  dill  seeds  to every  quart  of  dill

    pickles.
      Use  to  garnish coleslaw and cooked  vegetables.

    Make
     dill  vinegar by steeping 1 teaspoon dill seeds  in  1

    pint
    of plain cider vinegar.

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