Whether theyre on the stalk, shredded, or whole, heres where and how to store those sprouts.
So how do you store Brussels sprouts?
Look for Brussels sprouts that are firm with bright green leaves that are tightly layered.
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For even cooking, seek out sprouts that are about the same size.
Any excess moisture on your sprouts will speed up spoilage.
Whole
When storing whole Brussels sprouts, remove them from their original packaging.
No drawer or space in one?
Simply store your whole sprouts on a shelf in the fridge.
The stalk helps hydrate the sprouts, which helps keep them fresh longer.
Treat sprouts on the stalk like you do fresh flowers orgreen onions, Brekke advises.
Store on a shelf in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Store in your refrigerators crisper drawer (or a shelf inside the appliance).
How Long Do Brussels Sprouts Last?
Put them on ice.
According to Brekke, you have two options forhow to freeze Brussels sprouts.
Pick your path based on how much time you have today and how soon you want to use them.
