To preserve it longer, it is possible to freeze cooked asparagus. Place cooked asparagus inside a freezer bag, remove the air, and place inside the freezer. If freezing cooked asparagus, do so immediately after cooking rather than waiting a few days as the nutritional quality deteriorates. No matter your intentions, sometimes you end up with more asparagus than you can use. This method for storing asparagus allows you to have the yummy veggie during the coldest months when you would not normally have access to it.
Begin by washing all of your extra asparagus and then cut ends off. Sort your stalks by thickness while you bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Blanch the thinnest stalks for 90 seconds, medium width for seconds, and the thickest ones for seconds. Stems turn bright green after blanching. Use ice and water inside a bowl for a cold water bath.
Remove the asparagus stalks from the boiling water and submerge them in the water bath to cool down. Drain the water and allow the spears to air dry for 20 minutes. Blot dry the rest of the way with paper towels. Split the asparagus up into portions based on how much you use each time.
Gently add them to freezer bags. Press out the air before sealing it tight. Use a Sharpie to label each bag and then place directly into the freezer. You can also dehydrate asparagus if you wish to add it to your food storage supply. All of the time frames we provide are estimates; asparagus may spoil faster or slower, just like with cucumber shelf life or that of carrots.
Your best bet is to inspect your stalks before using them because it is easy to spot any that are rotten or beginning to rot. Fresh asparagus features dark green tips with a violet tinge. The stems are firm and not soft. Discard any of them that feature black spots or appear soft and mushy.
Two other signs that indicate your vegetables are spoiled is a slimy residue or discolored stems. If the spears are soft to touch, you should avoid buying them since asparagus has probably sat in a store for too long. Furthermore, the tips of asparagus should also be firm and strong.
Once you notice slimy and softy parts, you should avoid consuming them. Throw them away instead since such veggies will go bad quickly. Mushy tips and stems mean that asparagus is no longer edible and healthy. The overall asparagus appearance can help you make a difference between good and lousy stems.
Once you spot black spots on your vegetables, you will know that it is not safe to consume them anymore.
If the spots are rare and just at one part of asparagus, you can cut them off and eat the rest of it. Refrigerating is an excellent way to preserve asparagus to delay the time of preparation, but only up to 14 days.
Never wash it or remove the ribbons if stems are tied into a bunch before storing them in the fridge. Wrap — If you want to use it in a few days, all you need to do is leave asparagus in the fridge as it loves moisture and cold air. If left on the counter, it will rot faster than in the refrigerator.
In case you decide to use it within a week, you need to make sure asparagus get enough water and not dehydrate. That way, the asparagus will be hydrated and stay fresh longer. Jar — Another way to keep asparagus fresh up to even 14 days is to put up straight stems into the jar filled with water. That way, they will be able to take as much water as needed and stay fresh.
You should cover the rest of the vegetable with some aluminum or plastic foil, but avoid tightening and sealing it entirely. No matter what procedure you decide to choose, you need to inspect asparagus carefully before preparing it. Unfortunately, stored stems will never be as good as the freshly picked ones. It is a way to store asparagus in the long run. You can use this vegetable as any other frozen food, usually for six to twelve months from the date of freezing. Some nutrients such as folate, vitamin C, and other cancer-fighting antioxidants, are common in asparagus.
So, eating it may offer additional cancer protection. Whilst most other vegetables are healthier for you raw, asparagus is more healthy for you when cooked! Although it is quite safe to eat raw, once cooked, asparagus contains more antioxidants. Eating cooked asparagus can help prevent some disorders such as high blood pressure and cognitive decline. This is because the cooking process frees these chemicals from the plant cell walls as the heat breaks them down.
Otherwise, they would remain trapped inside these cells and unable to be absorbed into the body. Your email address will not be published. All rights reserved. We use cookies on listonic. Read about how we use cookies and how you can control the ways they are used by clicking "Cookie Settings. Get Listonic Free. Contents How to store asparagus Can you keep asparagus on the counter?
How long can you keep asparagus in the fridge? When purchasing asparagus, look for bright green or violet-tinged spears. You want the stems to be firm and not limp. Buying fresh is always the best option. The best months are between February to June, with April being the peak time. If properly stored, asparagus will typically keep well for about 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. If your asparagus is going bad the tips will begin to turn a very dark green and will be mushy to the touch.
You want to avoid having the asparagus freeze. The glass jar really helps with this but take a little care to keep the jar to the front of the fridge. If it gets pushed to the very back it might freeze, if your fridge is weird like mine, and that will compromise how long they will stay fresh and their texture. Have a great week friends and thanks for stopping in.
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