Tarragon

[donna]

The Tarragon plant is a perennial herb that is relatively uncommon and can be difficult to grow. Although sometimes grown in herb gardens, the small commercial quantity used in the country comes from Europe and is one of the most expensive of herb products.

Tarragon's flavor is reminiscent of Anise. Its flavor is best known in Tarragon vinegar.
Its unusual piquant flavor is used in high quality pickles, prepared mustard, sauces, salads, chicken, meats, egg and tomato dishes.

Tarragon Vinegar Recipe:

Wash tarragon and pat dry. Place in a sterilized jar. Using a wooden spoon, gently bruise the tarragon. Add the vinegar.

Strain and discard tarragon. Pout into a sterilized decorative bottle. Add additional tarragon. Store in cool dark place for up to 6 months.

From: "A Handbook of Spices" by Durkee.

 

[donna]

Thought bump tarragon since it used in chicken salad that posted recently.

 

[LSBusch]

I was surprised to see it can be hard to grow. I've had a couple of clumps of it for years here in Northern Nevada. I water it occasionally during the summer, and it hibernates during our dry, freezing winter. It's in poor fill dirt, and I've never fertilized it. My favorite thing to do with it is grab a few leaves to mix into my scrambled eggs.