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Rosemary Infused Olive Oil. I do love summer. I love all the herbs growing in my garden and the opportunities to create excellent aromatic condiments. 

Thus this recipe for homemade rosemary oil.

Quite simple and easy to prepare, and yet, one of my most-used oils. As you can see from the above video, it takes a few seconds in your food processor. 

Twenty minutes of gentle simmering with the olive oil, and you are ready to enjoy it in your next dish.

Not an ingredient you have to buy at a fancy olive oil shop but something you can easily make at home. Deep green color and is richly aromatic with a savory taste.

Make it with fresh rosemary as the new leaves or needles overpasses any flavor at the time to infuse the oil.

Rosemary herb

Rosemary is a Mediterranean native herb containing health benefits by being rich in vitamin C, B6, and folate. Excellent for your health, sensitive skin, and used for your hair.

Although rosemary oil for hair growth is not my forte, thus will not venture into the conversation.

I am sticking to cooking.

Easy to grow in a small planter on your kitchen sill, or in your garden.

Sturdy to weather conditions. I live in the desert, where temperatures reach 115F in the summer, and my plant thrives.

Is Rosemary Oil homemade good for cooking?

Absolutely! I reach for it as often as I reach for regular olive oil.

Once you have made your first bottle, you will realize how often you can use it. You will then always keep a bottle handy.

• Suitable for salad, salad dressing, basting meats, or sauteed lamb.
• Using rosemary oil, I love roasting chicken or vegetables, such as carrots, fennel, and potatoes.
• A few drops on your vegetable soups give it an uplifting flavor.
• Rub it all over your favorite cut of steak before searing it or grilling it.

My dad used to baste all our BBQ with fresh rosemary springs and olive oil. The depth of flavor is not soon forgotten.

It marries well also with fish.

The combination of rosemary and garlic is lovely over fresh or roasted vegetables.

Idyllic over bruschetta. Grill your bread, rub some fresh garlic over it, and gently sprinkle some infused rosemary oil. Delicious.

It makes the perfect gift too

Let’s not forget that it makes the best holiday food gift. I have enjoyed making this rosemary-infused oil and giving it as a gift during the holiday season.

A beautiful decanter with a few of your favorite recipes makes for a beautiful presentation.

Diy rosemary oil gifts do not need to be given only for holidays, new homes, or to share something extraordinary. They can be given for any reason.

Family and friends make these gifts unique.

How to make rosemary extract

• Rinse the sprig of rosemary well under running water and run your fingers thru it. You want to loosen up any dirt or debris from the garden.
• Once rinsed, place it on a towel and pat it dry.
• Remove all the individual rosemary leaves by holding the spring top with one hand and running down the stem in the opposite direction of the needles are pointing.
• Discard the stems as they are not too pleasant to eat.
• Place the needles into the bowl of a food processor. Give it a few pulses to break down the needles.
• With the motor running, add the olive oil slowly and process until broken down to almost puree-like.

Cooking tips and step by step to make this rosemary oil recipe

The cooking process is how to create the extract of rosemary oil

• Gently heat the mixture over medium-low. You want to see the tiny bubbles forming but not boiling.
• Strain the rosemary oil thru a double layer of cheesecloth.  Do not press on the solids.
• You want the rosemary essential oil to drip thru naturally. By pressing the solids, you leave behind a lot of flavors.
• Once cooled off and completely drained, transfer to a glass jar or a carrier oils container. 

If you make more rosemary oil than you can use at once, store the excess in a dark, well-ventilated area. This should be done for homemade oil.

Permanently seal the bottle not to let air in a while not in use. That will cause it to turn rancid. As well as to keep it in direct sunlight.

If you enjoy this recipe, check out these flavorful recipes:

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Cauliflowers with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

Pot Roast with Vegetables – An American Tradition

Chimichurri

I hope you will enjoy this recipe for rosemary oil.

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