The Secret on How to Make Pesto that Stays Green

Muz is back in the kitchen. So, have you ever made Pesto and it turns brown real quick? Well I have a secret for you on how to make it green and it will remain green. I will show you step by step on how I make Pesto sauce (my way), also how to pick it from your garden, if you decide to grown some Basil. This recipe is just my way of making it and can be altered to your liking. You can use more or less Garlic. You can use less or no butter. The cheese can be changed to your liking. Instead go using Asiago you use Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Whichever you like. Just follow the outline of the recipe and change what you want, more of this and less of that.....
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[@clatshaw]

The "secret" tip in this video -- blanch the basil with some baking soda. I just saved you 9.5 minutes.

[@komalrajput4842]

Thanks 😃

[@JesBewsey]

It's true (& thank you for your service hahaha), but fwiw, I sped the video up & it was pretty painless to watch the whole thing...which is kinda saying something bc I'm absurdly impatient with videos & podcasts & stuff. So do w/that what you will.

[@marysabel1327]

And you don’t taste the baking soda ???

[@edification567]

Thank you!

[@ladyela9283]

Maybe so, but you’re not any fun…😂😇

[@cachi-7878]

A thousand Italians just died after watching this. 🤣

[@TheMuzShop]

Hope they weren’t subscribers to my channel 😳. Thanks for watching persimmon……

[@maryenglund912]

So here’s a twist. I broke my arm and I’m a little bit lazy, so I cooked my spaghetti in the water that I had used to blanch the basil. Now I have a lovely basil infused pasta to go with the pesto. I also added some lemon juice. Delicious! And it never turns dark. Thanks so much!

[@testing123...]

great idea!

[@TheMuzShop]

Awesome!! Sounds delicious. 😋😋

[@malina7237]

What about the soda in the water?

[@nancycathey1401]

Great idea!

[@julieanderson5184]

I have a bumper crop of Basil in my garden this year so I'm definitely looking to make a bunch of pesto and preserve it. I usually make my pesto and then put it in little Ziplock bags flattening the pesto within the bag and freeze it flat with no air. Then I can just break off chunks as I use it and it has worked perfectly for me.

[@TheMuzShop]

Interesting… that’s a great idea 👍🏻

[@luv2cook5]

Does it stay green in the freezer? I need to make some pesto my basil is outta control 😩

[@TheMuzShop]

Yes, I’ve had pesto in the freezer for months and it’s still green. Freezes real good. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DrGuy118]

@@TheMuzShop That is a really nice blender 😍

[@avrilallison8224]

Thank you amazing idea .

[@BK-ix8ec]

Thank You for sharing !!
It’s nice to try this when you are going to have guests over/cook for a party where the pesto is going to be left open for long . No one wants to eat something that does not look appetizing.
However for everyday cooking, it’s best to avoid the baking soda blanch technique as it is found to reduce the nutritional value of the greens.

[@tkahsabtu8384]

It works! Thanks for the tips

[@leesweets4110]

A dash of citric juices - lemon preferably - help maintain color as well (the acids play a role). And adds a pleasant flavor.
You can also leave some of the oil on the side without blending it in, and then cover your final product with the extra oil, minimizing contact with the air. When it comes time to use it just mix it together.
Using plastic wrap patted down onto the sauce will also minimize contact the air.

[@TheMuzShop]

I’m sure those all work just fine. I don’t care for the lemon taste in the pesto but that just me. The reason I do this the way I do it is because my grandma didn’t this and it work just fine. Thank for the comment and different way to keep it green.

[@nebuchadnezzarsmith7846]

@@TheMuzShop We don't like lemon in it either. Tried a grain or two of citric acid canning preservative - and didn't like that either.

[@ameliaparantar9766]

@@nebuchadnezzarsmith7846 m

[@crgaillee]

I was actually thinking that when I saw the title of this video.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Plastic wrap will also infuse the nasty chemicals into your pesto

[@ingridmcdonald7644]

It works like a charm!! Thank you!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@zaramarkaryan4369]

Thank you! Got your recipe on time! Stay green too!

[@TheMuzShop]

Great!!

[@leewillis2908]

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to show us your method. Very different than any others I’ve seen.

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Gwennyyyyy]

this is the process im looking for to remain pesto sauce green. thanks for sharing!💚

[@TheMuzShop]

You are so welcome

[@DreamingCatStudio]

What a great tip! Thank you!

[@TheMuzShop]

You bet!

[@genxer6770]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

Interesting. My wife will love this tip!

[@TheMuzShop]

Nice! It works I promise ....

[@mega_byt3]

I've been experimenting on pesto for my new menu. I didn't blanche the basil leaves, and it actually stayed green for A WEEK! Only the top thin layer was slightly darkened (no extra oil were used to seal the pesto). The tip is to coat the basil leaves with the mixture (oil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic) first before blitzing them. When you blitz raw uncoated basil, they will oxidize and turn brown. Coating seals in the flavour and colour from my experience. Happy cooking!

[@TheMuzShop]

Interesting! I may give this a try. Thx👍🏻👍🏻

[@sandracarter2493]

I make my pesto without the cheese, cover the top with olive oil in a (sterilised) glass jar making sure there are no air pockets, and it lasts for weeks in the coldest part of the fridge. It also stays green. Add the cheese when using & recover with oil each time

[@sandracarter2493]

Carrot top pesto is also good to try. Mine is a bit bitter so next I’ll try without the stems

[@Adrian-gd4pv]

Can’t you just put olive oil covering the surface? So that the surface doesn’t make contact with any air. You too it with olive oil

[@zapbranigan8029]

Top tip, To avoid it turning dark dont blitz the shit out of it, the longer its in the blender the temp goes up (this happens pretty quickly) pulse the pesto and put the blender jug in the fridge for a while befor you start, it helps too. There is absolutely no need to blanch the basil and honestly no restaurant would do this, it zaps the freshness of the basl and ruins the pesto.

[@chrisfurey9332]

Making this right now! Great video!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sunalinisuradkar3748]

Very beautiful inovative.

[@ladyl4548]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. ♥️

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks

[@Links-yp7ft]

Thanks a lot for this recipe! I have been making pesto for years and this is by far the best way to make it. No comparison!!!!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks I’m glad you like it. Enjoy. 😋😋😋

[@musicbrum1]

Thanks for spending your time creating a informative video like this.

[@TheMuzShop]

You’re welcome, thank for watching. 👍👍

[@edwardtujdowski2331]

Very cleaver ideas. Good job Muz. Keep on cooking! Thx

[@TheMuzShop]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobbibonner]

Thank you! I just made pesto a few weeks ago for the first time…I froze it immediately. For my future recipes I can keep it pretty and green using your method. Thanks again!

[@lesleylampasona7950]

Love his garden❤

[@TheMuzShop]

Glad you like it 👍👍

[@Sabrinamusicchannel]

This pesto looks great and easy to make, l’m going to try it, thanks for sharing 😊👍🌹

[@TheMuzShop]

Yes give it a try. Thanks 🙏

[@karenlyford9370]

Thank you! Exellente!

[@AlaaAllaf]

So this is the second home Italian kitchen I see today. and It's very clean!! I respect that! it's good for health and eyes. Thank you for sharing the secret. I'll make it one day enshaallah!

[@mistercouchsurfing]

this in not an italian kitchen

[@zeezeetime888]

Ooooo incredible love it and your plant 🌱 is beautiful too thanks for all tips much appreciated 💖💝😘😘😘

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks so much 😊

[@nadanahas4665]

Thank you Muz
Love it ☺️

[@TheMuzShop]

👍

[@b.bailey8244]

cool tip - and beautiful pesto! gonna try this.

[@TheMuzShop]

thanks and Enjoy!

[@Omellykim]

I got to try this looks so good

[@TheMuzShop]

It is!! Thanks for watching

[@dimplekakade6545]

Great tip thanks a lot

[@arlenemendoza820]

Thank you for sharing an idea

[@fudgeSg]

Hey thanks for the Baking Soda tip! Awesome 🙌🏽

[@TheMuzShop]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇹. Thanks for watching 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mrs.wright32]

Perfect video. Perfect timing for me make pesto. I'm so happy to learn that I can freeze it and it will still be green!

[@TheMuzShop]

It keeps in the freezer for at least a yr....Enjoy👍👍

[@mrs.wright32]

@@TheMuzShop
YES!!! I made it yesterday and froze it in small Mason jars. It's so fresh and lip smackin good. I did add lemon juice to the recipe though 😋. It's actually greener and fresher than the store bought pesto. Thanx again!

[@damaros1]

Your recipe is the best. I made it today and it was so nice and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you. Btw basil from my garden.

[@TheMuzShop]

Awesome!! Thanks 👍👍👍

[@judyrocha1590]

Thanks for the good advice 🌿🌿

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 👍👍

[@vtrestrail]

Thank you for this video

[@oregongirl2794]

Very helpful...Thank you.

[@TheMuzShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kanaporis1]

Love it, Thank you

[@TheMuzShop]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@HealthyLifestyle-lw8uv]

I will definitely try this method

[@TheMuzShop]

I’ve tried several ways and this works the best for me, some say just the blanching will work without the baking soda. I haven’t tried it yet. Happy cooking 🧑‍🍳.

[@RovingPunster]

Thx for the vid on the alkalaized shock trick, to fix/stabilize the color. Clever, and helpful. 👍

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RovingPunster]

@@TheMuzShop I use a somewhat similar trick to par-cook and tame the bitterness of Chinese Bitter Melon, albeit with a much stronger alkalaized brine.

[@laurienakaso1986]

thank you for sharing the tip of adding a pinch of baking soda and blanching the basil. This is a definite game changer to my homemade pesto recipe. the color is very appealing vs. the brown. when i freeze it. thank you so much

[@TheMuzShop]

Glad you liked and thanks for watching 👍👍

[@LavannyakrishnaLavannyakrishna]

Hey thanks buddy ll surely try this... Ws looking for this type of problem

[@TheMuzShop]

👍👍

[@bladerunner7781]

yessssss !...thanks !

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you👍🏻👍🏻

[@themilamilitao4075]

That is really cool and helpful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheMuzShop]

Thx so much…. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chaddamp2894]

Great tip...thanks !!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you👍🏻👍🏻

[@shahrookherani870]

Thank you for sharing, 🙏.

[@TheMuzShop]

You’re welcome 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@simonaasi9287]

Very nice ..
Thank's

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you👍👍

[@siyas5205]

very helpful thanks！

[@faithful360]

Great tip!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks 🙏

[@kimwilliams4426]

Love this recipe. I ran out from what I made last Summer (2022) so bought a jar of store bought. GAG! So glad my Basil is ready again this year (2023) so I can make this amazing Pesto!! Thank you for the recipe.

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks. I got my basil growing now can’t wait to make some pesto. Thanks for watching. 👍👍👍

[@kimwilliams4426]

I made a batch and realized I didn't have enough little baggies to freeze it, but I had a bunch of those little 1/2 pint jars so I canned it. I was a little worried that it wouldn't turn out as well, since it would be cooked and all, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It had a very nice consistency to spread. So I have both now.@@TheMuzShop

[@musicbrum1]

Thank you so much!

[@TheMuzShop]

Welcome

[@DerekFromMalden]

Great Job!!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks Bro!

[@schoy129]

I have followed the steps you tell us in video.
It works perfectly, my pesto steeds green even overnight. Thanks 👍

[@TheMuzShop]

Awesome !!! I’m glad it worked 👍👍

[@angelaclinton3129]

So delighted to have this recipe. We don't get such big beautiful basil plants here in Ireland but plenty of growth to make delicious pesto, which i love. Thank you so much for sharing your secret to ever green pesto 😋

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you. Glad you like it. Thank you for watching from Ireland 🇮🇪. 👍👍

[@dm19609721]

I tried this last year and worked like a charm

[@TheMuzShop]

Glad to hear that…👍👍

[@yokleangky3586]

Thank you for sharing the secret ingredients

[@TheMuzShop]

Your welcome, hope you like it. 👍👍

[@geetharamdas4593]

Thanks for thegood tip

[@michellehaynes9995]

Thank you!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks

[@myamya4944]

Thank you very much

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 😊

[@sharakirkby2744]

Great! Yum❤

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks 😋😋

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

thanks for the tip👍🏼

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gahgah4866]

Hi sir, thanks so much for the secret tip which makes basil has green color. I made pesto a few hours ago with your recipe ( baking soda) it turned out so tasty and stayed green 👍👍👍👍.

[@TheMuzShop]

Very cool!! Glad it worked out for u. It freezes really well too.

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Thanks for the tips brother!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks Bro. Haven’t heard from you in a long time. Hope all is good. 👍👍

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

The Muz Shop all is definitely good. Just gettin back in the swing of things :)

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks again🌸🌼🌹

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you

[@assejanag2970]

Wow! Thank u for sharing that very important tip! New subscriber here from the Philippines! 😊😍

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SakornU-ra]

Thank you❤

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you👍👍👍

[@DistrustUS]

Thank you!!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@dianevillamor4759]

Hi, thanks for sharing your secrets. i will try that trick foe sure and i will give you update

[@TheMuzShop]

Cool !! Can’t wait for the update. 👍👍

[@lesleylampasona7950]

Oh each I love the sink too, I want it

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks 👍😁

[@marinsamayoa2254]

Grazie Di cuore caro Amico!!

[@TheMuzShop]

grazie milli 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@activerealtyinc5193]

Great video, thanks!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks

[@SpearChuck777]

Thanks for the tips. My second attempt just now was with cashews and parm as the thickener rather than pine nuts. I'll do the baking soda trick next time.

[@TheMuzShop]

I like it that you are willing to try different things. 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for watching.

[@rosapasquale8179]

Wow thanks for the tip Muz. Greetings from Cebu, Philippines. ❤️

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks for watching from the Philippines👍👍👍

[@cahoonm]

Good job with camera. I like the frig scene lol

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@michelleaw1325]

I appreciate you sharing your experience of the baking soda. I moved from my home, to an apt. Had to be choosey as what couple of potted plants to grow.
Being italian/ greek I chose basil!
They are growing wonderfully and wanted to make the perfect pesto. Well here you were. I have made it many times, but your title on vid made me open and happy that I did. I will check back, to let you know if it hasn't turned dark . I'm trusting you..😉
Tante grazie!

[@TheMuzShop]

Grazie! Please let me know how it works out. Some of the viewers say just a quick blanch works without BS. I haven’t tried that yet. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@michelleaw1325]

@@TheMuzShop did you say BS? As in bull s*-#:? Lol

[@TheMuzShop]

@@michelleaw1325 😂😂 you can probably leave that out too....

[@joyjavier2612]

Thank you now i know! God bless

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks for watching. 👍👍

[@lilyyap794]

Thank you👍

[@TheMuzShop]

Welcome 👍

[@catmom1322]

I've made pesto multiple times & I'm certainly going to blanche my basil 1st from now on. I also like mine a little less homogenated so I don't process it as finely as you. Lastly, I love pine nuts & usually put in more than necessary, and do not grind all of them, but just leave a few more intact. Thanks so much!

[@TheMuzShop]

Sound good! Ya sometimes I leave a little corse myself. Thanks for the comment👍👍

[@Adrian-gd4pv]

Try leaving a layer of pure olive oil on top of your pesto

[@R3dp055um]

Cool video, thanks very much for the hot tip!
There are no pine nuts here in Argentina, so most people use walnuts or something else.
Fun fact - nearly two-thirds of Argentinos have at least one Italian ancestor.

[@TheMuzShop]

You are welcome. Interesting about the pine nuts and also the Italian ancestors. The little town my father is from in Italy had a lot of Italians that migrated to Argentina. I would love to visit Argentina one day. Maybe I’ll bring you pine nuts. 👍🏻🤣😂

[@JM-wp7te]

Thank You

[@nebuchadnezzarsmith7846]

Interesting tip. I'll give it a try in a small batch at the end of the season. In the last two weeks we've made 3 gallons of pesto. Ours is immediately put in glass canning jars, sealed and frozen. (Makes a great present for people without a large garden.) Whatever we haven't used in a jar is kept under olive oil seal and only the top darkens. But I will try Muz' blanching technique; less easily done on the amount we make.

[@anac3316]

Awesome
I just finish making my pesto
Very strong taste . Thank you 🙏
I like on pizza and pasta . Yummy
I also will freeze some .

[@TheMuzShop]

Welcome, love pesto pizza 🍕!!!! 😋

[@aquillae]

Thank you sir👍

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks for watching

[@H24seven]

Washing the fresh basilica good ideas to make.

[@donnacharlesjamaica6694]

Thank youuuuuuuuuu

[@TheMuzShop]

You’re welcome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@annak1371]

Thank you. Liked. Subscribed.

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you!!👍👍👍

[@rodney73991]

I like looks those raised beds

[@rodney73991]

thanks man hope rember this.

[@ladyela9283]

That looks amazing! I never used butter before, but I bet it’s silky from it.💕

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you and give it a try 😋

[@truptimehta9587]

Thank you for tips . I will try today .. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽I wish I can grow basil 🌿 here in London.
May be this summer project 😂

[@TheMuzShop]

Let me know how it turned out. Try a few plants this summer and see how they do. Good luck ok 👍

[@yanichang6660]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@TheMuzShop]

Welcome 👍

[@fukumoristar7176]

thanks Mister i must buy first my Basil..thank you

[@TheMuzShop]

Welcome and enjoy the pesto. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tony69em]

Day am... That's one Hell of a Basil plant!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thanks, I had a good year that year. 👍👍

[@Aidualc68]

I’m trying this now

[@TheMuzShop]

Very cool! Enjoy....

[@Aidualc68]

Thank you and it turned out great! Very delicious

[@TheMuzShop]

Aidualc Onh awesome 😋👍

[@aelyamofficial9499]

Amazing 🤩I learned a lot! Thanks to you!🫶

[@TheMuzShop]

Awesome!! Glad you liked it 👍👍

[@wherearethegoods9723]

No no no.... 😭 all i can see is the size of that sink... 😩😩 oh man the space... so jealous! I need that sink! Btw his recipe is excellent. But ive had dreams about that sink... 🥺🥺🥺

[@TheMuzShop]

your right the sinks nice , Thanks

[@portmanamachi]

Me too. the sink is amazing :)

[@marrissacarangian6620]

Thanks for sharing your secret on how to make green pesto.
I wiil be cooking tuna pesto with your pesto recipe. GOD bless!

[@TheMuzShop]

Sounds delicious. Thanks for watching. Enjoy!!!

[@prankerab]

hail Satan

[@iadtag1853]

This is so fun to watch.The tip has been just a bonus, good video overall!

[@TheMuzShop]

Thank you! Comments like yours keep me going.....

[@mistercouchsurfing]

@@TheMuzShop stop: do you want to ruin other Italian recipes?

[@dalelusk2151]

Thanks for replied.

[@mayaretreat6179]

Amazing eh, good old baking soda good to brush your teeth with, keepong them white and keeping the pesto green, wow who would have thought. Asiagp cheese instead of parmesan is a hit for me! Gratzie mille for sharing your tricks! 😘

[@TheMuzShop]

milioni grazie anche a te ….👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻