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The question I have is: should I spend time tearing the leaves off the oregano stems so they dry faster, or wait them dry and then peel the leaves off?

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In other cases I've found I want to process them before drying (scallions, chives, etc.) because they dry faster and retain their color, as opposed to browning. This flies in the face of what most of the internet says is the "right way" to dry spices (they say to hang them out to dry).

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Double00Satoshi 1y ago

I find it easier to dry on stem, then remove leaves after dried. I pull the stem though my thumb and finger and leaves easily detach. I use a dehydrator for drying.

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Dr. Hax 1y ago

The results are in: I agree, dry it on the stem

They dry much faster if taken off the stem first, but if you need oregano fast, use it fresh instead of drying it.

I do not use a dehydrator for spices. I save the energy and let them dry out naturally. It takes longer, but it's probably less touch time. Snip, set on a plate out of the way and come back a few days later.