Had to choose between buying fresh herbs or just using dried for my big pot of chili

I went with the dried stuff to save the $4, and honestly, I couldn't tell the difference after it simmered all day. Anyone have other cheap swaps that actually work out okay?

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eric_wright771mo ago

Dried herbs are a total win for slow cooking.

the_robin1mo ago

Yeah, dried herbs holding up in a slow cooker makes total sense. It reminds me of the time I tried to use fresh basil in a sauce that simmered for hours, and it just vanished, like it was never there. Ended up tasting like nothing but tomato. Now I keep a jar of dried oregano on the counter just for the long cooks. It somehow gets better the longer it goes.