A cabbage growers tips for long-lasting cabbage.
My favorite way to use cabbage is grilled with peanut sauce (seriously, try it).
Cabbage has specific storage preferences.
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Unless your grocery store offers halved cabbage heads, you typically buy an entire head.
It’s almost always more than you’ve got the option to use for your planned dish.
Cue: a sad half-head of cabbage that sits forgotten in the back of the fridge.
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you might peel back outer layers if they start to look dehydrated or wilted.
The more layers, generally the longer the cabbage can last, instructs Marissa.
Marissa shared that a fresh head of cabbage should last up to a month in the fridge.
Thats your hint: buy fresh cabbage!
After that, it may start to get funky.
Funky cabbage is defined by an off-putting smell or soft and discolored leaves.
Mold and soft spots are other indicators that your cabbage would be better suited to the compost bin.
How To Store Different Types of Cabbage
Napa, green, Savoy, red… oh my!
Properly storing different varieties of cabbage ensures the best flavor and texture for your dishes.
