This method for storing whole celery keeps the moisture locked in, but allows the ethylene gas which can lead to spoilage to escape. If you're storing pre-cut celery, you're going to need to take a different approach to storage. Cutting celery allows some of the moisture to be released, which is why we recommend storing it whole to begin with. But we understand that having pre-cut celery on hand for easy snacking is convenient. So here's how to make cut celery last as long as possible.
If you do find that your celery has passed its prime, limp celery can still be put to good use. Dishes that alter its texture are best. Consider juicing it for smoothies , pureeing it for soups like this cream of celery soup , braising it , or shaving it to use as a garnish in salads. By Melanie Fincher October 26, Pin FB Share. So the trick to keeping celery fresh is keeping it hydrated, and you can do that in a few ways.
The first is to wrap up stalks of celery in aluminum foil. According to the editors at Cook's Illustrated , you want the foil to be tight enough that moisture can't get out, but be sure not to crimp the edges shut; that way, ethylene gas, the hormone that causes fruits and vegetables to ripen, can escape.
Stalks of celery cut into smaller pieces can also keep well, especially when "submerged in water in a tightly covered container," according to the Washington Post. However, the folks at Cook's Illustrated note that the water isn't strictly necessary in keeping pieces of cut celery crispy, as long as the container is air-tight. But either way, these smaller sticks of celery will "very slowly deteriorate," and you can prep them up to two days in advance of eating or use.
And whether you store the stalks whole or cut up, be sure to store the celery in the fridge, because the cold will also help keep the stalks fresh. Just be sure not to let it get so cold that the celery freezes. Frozen celery will lose all moisture—and therefore crispness—when it dethaws, and the texture will be all sorts of wonky. Cathy Yoder. January 7, at am. July 29, at pm. Tried it on celery and lettuce, and it worked pretty good.
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