Herb Infused Oil | Crockpot Method
How to infuse herb oil using the crockpot method! Simple, easy, quick, and beginner-friendly!
Equipment
- Crockpot.
- 2 Kitchen Towels.
- 2 Glass Jars.
- Mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
Ingredients
- Herb of Choice Calendula/Calendula Officinalis
- Carrier Oil of Choice Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Place a kitchen towel in the bottom of your crockpot. Place the other on your workspace next to your crockpot for later.
- Fill your glass jar ¾ full with the dried herb of your choosing.
- Pour your liquid carrier oil over herbs being sure everything is covered completely. Be careful to leave about 1 inch of empty space at the top of your jar above the mixture.
- Place your jar of herbs and oil in the crockpot on top of the kitchen towel.
- Pour water into your crockpot until it is about halfway up the side of your jar. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET WATER INSIDE OF YOUR JAR!
- Turn your crockpot on the LOW setting.
- Leave your lid OFF and let the herbs infuse in the oil for a minimum of 4 hours all the way up to 24 hours.
- Periodically check to be sure your water level doesn’t become too low.
- Remove your glass jar from the crockpot and dry it off with the other kitchen towel to ensure no water gets into your herb oil.
- Line your metal strainer with cheesecloth and strain off your oil into a bowl.
- Repeat step 10 as many times as needed to get your oil free of any stray herbs.
- Pour your herb infused oil into another sterilized glass jar. Wait until it completely cools then cover it with a lid.
- Store your herb infused oil in a cool dry place for up to one year.
Notes
- Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of individual medical care.