How to Make Homemade Rosemary Oil for Cooking

From condiments, marinades and a large number of products that exist on the market or that we can simply have on hand with their home culture, we can modify and improve all kinds of meals.

That is why, with this simple procedure, we will teach you how to prepare this delicious rosemary oil very simply at home, with which you can give your dishes a different and exquisite flavor.

Here is a simple recipe for making homemade rosemary oil for cooking:

Ingredients :

• 2 cups fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 cups of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions :

1. Rinse the rosemary sprigs thoroughly and dry them.
2. In a glass jar, place the rosemary sprigs and add the olive oil.
3. Close the jar tightly and place it in a warm, sunny place for about 2 to 3 weeks. Make sure the oil completely covers the rosemary sprigs.
4. Shake the jar daily to mix the ingredients.
5. After 2 to 3 weeks, filter the oil through a sieve, using a clean cloth to remove the rosemary sprigs.
6. Pour the filtered oil into a clean, sterilized jar.
7. Store rosemary oil in a cool, dark place, away from direct light and heat.

You can use this rosemary oil to make sauces, marinate meats and vegetables, or to flavor dishes. Keep in mind that homemade rosemary oil does not have as long a shelf life as commercial oils, so it is best to consume it quickly.

Benefits of Rosemary

Rosemary is one of the herbs that has been used in cooking and natural medicine for hundreds of years.

• Its particular flavor allows us to season meat dishes, sauces, soups and many other traditional recipes.
• It contains caffeic acid and rosmarinic acid, which give it powerful antioxidant effects that protect the body.
• It is usually used for the treatment of digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
• Its composition rich in carnosic acid gives it neuroprotective properties, which reduces memory loss and the risk of Alzheimer’s.
• It has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties which, in addition to relieving joint pain, help improve blood circulation.