How to store parsley to keep it fresh! This genius kitchen trick will keep it bright green for a week or more.
Have you ever brought home a bunch of parsley only to find it withered before you had time to use it? It’s a common problem for home cooks, and it’s happened to us many times. But once you learn this trick to keeping parsley fresh, you’ll never be stuck with wilted herbs again! This method will keep the parsley fresh for up to 1 week or more. Here’s the secret to keeping herbs fresh!
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Parsely is a herb with a clean, peppery flavor and a slightly bitter undertone. Often used in Mediterranean cuisine, it is bright green in color. There are two types of parsley: curly parsley has ruffled leaves and Italian parsley has dark green, flat leaves (often confused with coriander).
What is the best way to store parsley? Use a large mason jar or herb container! This will keep the parsley fresher for much longer than if you put it in the vegetable drawer. Avoid storing it in plastic bags which will cause it to wilt immediately. Here’s what to do (or scroll down):
- Use a large mason jar with a lid or buy an herb storage container. For the parsley, we prefer to use a herb saver as it is just the right height and width for the bunch. This is the herb saver we’ve been using for years. (You can use it to store fresh herbs!)
- Add a few inches of water and add the herbs. Put the cut sides of the parsley in the water.
- Add the lid. Covering with a lid will keep the herbs fresher for longer. How long are they good?
How long does the parsley stay fresh?
Don’t use this method and your parsley will only last a few days if you throw it in the trash. If you use an herb keeper or a jar of water, the parsley should stay fresh for about 1 week or more.. Of course, the timing will vary depending on how fresh the weed is when you buy it and what specific weed saver you’re using. Flavor is best as close to purchase date as possible, but can last even longer than a week.
Best Ways to Store Other Herbs? See How to Store Cilantro, How to Store Basil, How to Store Mint or How to Store Fresh Herbs.
Parsley Recipes
There are many ways to use fresh herbs (what are they used for?). Here are some of our favorite parsley recipes:
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How to store parsley to keep it fresh! This genius kitchen trick will keep it bright green for a week or more.
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 1 large jar with lid or herb protector*
- Find a very large mason jar or use a store-bought herb saver. Make sure the jar is big enough so the parsley stalks don’t get crushed or clogged. Add a few inches of water (or fill the herb container to the waterline).
- Place the herb stems in the glass with the cut side in the water. (If necessary, cut off the ends to put in the jar.)
- Unscrew the lid of the jar or add the top of the herb protector. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (or longer if using the herb saver).
Remarks
*We recommend using an herb saver for best results.
- Category: Herbs
- Method: storage
- Kitchen: Herbs
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: How to store parsley, how to store fresh parsley
