Make Oregano Olive Oil
This oil is a great addition to pizza bases and pasta sauces. It also makes a tasty salad dressing base.
Ingredients
- 600ml / 1 pint olive oil
- 5 sprigs oregano, fresh - flowers can be included if wished
Steps
- Add the herbs to the oil. You can either transfer the oil to a decorative bottle or leave it in the original bottle that it was purchased in.
- Leave the herbs to steep in the oil for 7 days.
- Store. If you wish to strain the herbs and simply have clear oil, remove the herbs before storing. Otherwise, leave the herbs in the oil.
- Use. This olive oil is excellent used on pizzas, in salad dressings and in other savoury recipes that would normally take plain olive oil.
Tips
- Use within 6 months of making and store in a dark, dry and cool place.
Things You'll Need
- Decorative bottle, sterilised and dried, optional
