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Broccoli is a notoriously difficult vegetable to store. Here’s how to make the most of your broccoli for as long as you can: How Long Does Broccoli Last?Broccoli Florets Getty 4/29/20 Credit: azpworldwide/Getty Images azpworldwide/Getty Images Properly stored, broccoli lasts about three to five days in the fridge—whether it’s cooked or raw. Raw chopped broccoli, though, will probably go bad in about two days (so eat up!). Two Ways to Store BroccoliYou may be inclined to keep broccoli in an airtight bag in the fridge. Don’t do that. While the refrigerator is definitely the best place to store broccoli, this vegetable thrives when it can breathe. Here are two of our favorite ways to store broccoli: The Paper Towel MethodForgo the plastic bag and loosely wrap your broccoli in a damp paper towel before storing it in the refrigerator. This provides a healthy and moist (but breathable) environment for your broccoli. Make sure not to wash the broccoli beforehand, as too much moisture might encourage mold growth. Instead, thoroughly wash it right before you use it. Stored this way, it’ll stay fresh for three to five days. The Bouquet MethodTreat your fresh broccoli like a beautiful bouquet of flowers: Put them in a vase! To do this, all you need to do is fill a jar or glass with a few inches of water. Put the broccoli (stem down) into the glass, making sure the ends are submerged. The bushy head should peek out over the top. Store in the fridge for three to five days. Change the water daily. Can You Freeze Broccoli?Boiling Broccoli Getty 4/29/20 Credit: Linda Long / EyeEm/Getty Images Linda Long / EyeEm/Getty Images Yes! You can freeze broccoli for up to 12 months. Here’s how:
By Regan Burns Cafiso for Food Network Kitchen Broccoli is a great vegetable to keep on hand. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber, it's a versatile veggie that can enhance most any meal. And with proper storage, a head of broccoli can last for a week or longer — so you can stock up confidently without worrying about food waste. Perfect as a
side dish or in a stir-fry, soup or
casserole, this cruciferous powerhouse will work in all kinds of meals. Look for a head of broccoli with firm, dark-green crowns of tightly-closed buds. The stalks should be green and fresh-looking with no browning or yellowing. Check out the stem end—it should look like it was cut recently
and not shriveled or dried out. At the tips, a small amount of yellow flowering is ok if the rest of the florets look vibrant, green and fresh (after all, broccoli is actually a flower!) but avoid wilted-looking florets with lots of yellowing, which is a sign that the broccoli is past its prime. Mushy spots and/or a rotten smell also indicate a less-than-fresh bunch. Broccoli is a hardy, cool-weather vegetable, so
it feels right at home in your cold refrigerator. In fact, it is usually packed on ice all the way to the market shelves. What it doesn't like, however, is excessive moisture, a tight wrapping or dry refrigerator air. Therefore, you must prep and store it correctly. Like most fruits and vegetables (notably bananas), broccoli releases ethylene gas as
it sits. If you store your broccoli in a tightly sealed bag, the ethylene will be trapped and will hasten the breakdown of the vegetable. But leaving it unwrapped exposes your broccoli to dry refrigerator air, which will quickly make it wilted and limp. So let it "breathe" by keeping it loosely wrapped in an unsealed plastic bag. If your bunch is wet from the supermarket mist, dry it off
as much as you can before storing. You can even wrap the entire head in a layer of paper towels to help wick away the excess water before bagging it. Stash the broccoli in a cold part of your refrigerator — like the crisper drawer — preferably away from fruits and that produce excessive ethylene gas like apples. If there's no room in the crisper, store it on a shelf near the back of the fridge. Properly wrapped, your broccoli can last up to a week in the fridge and maybe
even a few days longer. But if you overbought or just can't use it up in time, you can also freeze broccoli to enjoy whenever you like. This recipe for melting blanched broccoli spread is ideal for past-its-prime broccoli if you haven't freezed it in
time. How do you make broccoli last longer in the fridge?Place your broccoli stems into a bowl or container with a half-inch of water at the bottom. The broccoli heads should be sticking out of the container. Cover the heads loosely with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. Change out the water each day, and the broccoli will keep for a week in the fridge.
How do you store uncooked broccoli?Stash the broccoli in a cold part of your refrigerator — like the crisper drawer — preferably away from fruits and that produce excessive ethylene gas like apples. If there's no room in the crisper, store it on a shelf near the back of the fridge.
Should broccoli be covered in the fridge?Fresh broccoli should be stored in a loosely closed or perforated plastic bag. Broccoli needs air circulation to stay fresh, so avoid sealing or knotting the bag.
What are the techniques in storing broccoli?To store, mist the unwashed heads, wrap loosely in damp paper towels, and refrigerate. Use within 2 to 3 days. Do not store broccoli in a sealed container or plastic bag. Raw broccoli requires air circulation.
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