What is the best way to dry fresh herbs at home?

Question

I have a garden full of thyme, cilantro, oregano, & parsley. What's the best way to dry it at home?
Thanks!

Answer 1

Here's How:
Gently wash herbs and pat dry with paper towels.
Tie two to three stalks together.
Hang upside down in an airy, dry spot.
Herbs will dry in one to two weeks under favorable conditions.
When herbs are dry and crumbly, remove leaves from stems.
Crush leaves with a rolling pin or leave whole.
Pack in an airtight container or zip-top bag with air removed.
Use within 6 months.
Tips:
Pick best leaves just before herbs bloom.
Harvest in early morning as soon as dew has evaporated.
Herbs only hold their potency for about 6 months.

Answer 2

There is several ways myself I spread them one layer at a time on a cookie sheet then place in a preheated oven 200 f leave the door slightly open it takes about an hour or so. Every once in a while just give them a slight toss to make sure that they dry evenly.
The reason I like to do it this way is that they keep their bright color.
Once they have cooled just crumble removing any pieces of stem that might still be on then then place in plastic zipper bags or jars

Answer 3

Tie the plants with a string close to the ground and pull the entire plant from the ground; hang upside down in your cellar for a couple of weeks on a "clothesline" and you'll be all set!

Answer 4

on a wire rack so air can circulate around them, on a tray in the oven with the pilot light on overnight till crisp

Answer 5

Place them in the microwave for one minute increments until they reach the desired dryness. or lay them in the on baking sheets and let them get a tan, make sure you flip them every two hours.