A GON Reader Asks

Hi Maria,

What's the best way to keep spices from drying out?. I find that I have spices new and unused...all hard.

This Reader Question was submitted by:

--Cheryl Sayles, West Virginia


Maria Gracia responds...

Hi Cheryl,

I'm glad you asked. I cook with spices all the time. Here's how I keep them fresh:

1) No heat, light, or moisture. First and foremost, always store spices away from sources of heat, light, and moisture. So, keep your home at a cooler temperature no matter what the season, and shake your spices into a small dish rather than directly into a steaming pot of tomato sauce or soup. Don't store your spices right near the stove or oven. Keep them out of the light...I store mine in a drawer versus a hanging spice rack.

2) Use a dry utensil when spooning out. If you're spooning out your spices, be sure the spoon you're using to do so is completely dry.

3) Dry beans will help absorb moisture. To absorb any moisture, add some dried beans (larger than the holes so they don't fall into whatever dish you're making) into the spice shakers.

4) Don't keep spices forever. Date your spice jars, or keep a log of when you purchased your spices. Here's how long I keep my spices:
* Whole spices: 4 years
* Ground spices: 2 years
* Dried herbs: 1 year...sometimes 2 depending on the herb

Hope this helps!

--Maria

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