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Chive Oil

Simple and savory this can be used as a fininshing oil, in dressings, on chicken, and salmon
Prep Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours
Keyword: chicken, chive oil, chives, finishing oil, oil, salad dressings, salmon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz fresh chives Or 4 small store-bought herb packages
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Rough chop the chives.
  • In a medium pan bring 4-5 cups of water to boil.
  • Prepare an ice bath while the water begins to boil. Fill medium bowl with ice and water then set aside.
  • Now drop the chives in the boiling water for a quick 10 seconds.
  • Now put the chives into the ice bath.
  • Remove the chives and place on some paper towels. Squeeze the water out and then let them sit and dry out for 10-20 minutes.
  • In a blender add the oil, chives and salt. Blend on medium speed for 2 minutes or so.
  • Let it sit for 90 minutes.
  • After 90 minutes its time to strain. Using a fine mesh strainer with a bowl underneath, press the oil through using the back of a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Let it sit for 30 minutes and then store in a mason jar or any container for up to a week in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer.