The best place to store cabbage is in the crisper drawer in your refrigerator.
Once the cabbage is cut, the fridge is still the best place for storage, preferably in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer.
You can peel back outer layers if they start to look dehydrated or wilted. The more layers, generally the longer the cabbage can last.
Marissa shared that a fresh head of cabbage should last up to a month in the fridge. That’s your hint: buy fresh cabbage! If you can find locally grown cabbage, it will have a much longer shelf life.
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.
Napa, green, Savoy, red… oh my! Properly storing different varieties of cabbage ensures the best flavor and texture for your dishes.
With its crinkly leaves, Savoy cabbage is best kept loosely wrapped in plastic in the fridge, where it can last up to a week.
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