Keep your Brussels sprouts bright green and fresh for longer.
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Im a late convert to Brussels sprouts.
Plus, its cute how they look like teeny little cabbages.
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Once in a while, theyre even slimy.
Kimberlain saysits best to store them in the fridge.
Keep the storage container/bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator for up to one week, she advises.
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To help them last even longer, place adamp paper towelin a ventilated plastic bag with the sprouts.
That way they can breathe, but they wont dry out so quickly.
Keep the Brussels whole, Kimberlain advises.
Cutting or shredding can dry them out.
if you do cut or shred them, they tend to last just three to four days.
That helps prevent any moisture from being trapped inside the bag.
Blanching helps preserve flavor and texture.
It also helps remove surface dirt and kill bacteria.
To blanch, first rinse the Brussels and remove any damaged leaves.
Then plunge them into boiling water for three to five minutes.
(A shorter period for smaller heads and longer for larger heads.)
Drain them thoroughly before freezing.
