How to Store Cabbage (2024)

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How to Store Cabbage? ›

If you're not quite ready to use your head of cabbage, don't rinse it, put it in a plastic bag, and store it in the crisper drawer of the fridge. You will be shocked at how long it will remain vibrant and crisp.

Cabbage is best stored whole and unrinsed until you're ready to use it. Cutting into it will cause it to lose vitamin C, which will lead to faster spoilage. To store a head of cabbage, place it in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your fridge.

Whether it's red or green, Savoy or napa, fresh cabbage should be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. For red, green and Savoy cabbage heads, this storage method will keep the cabbage fresh for up to 10 days.

Wrapped tightly in plastic, a head of cabbage will keep for about two weeks in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Once cut, use cabbage within 2-3 days. Cover and refrigerate cooked cabbage within two hours of cooking and use within 3-5 days.

I always just leave a head in the garage unless the garage is below freezing temperatures. In the winter, I leave it in the pantry in a basket with carrots and other veggies like beets. It keeps for a month or two in my house. If the outside leaves look wilted, just peel them off until you get to the nice ones inside.

Be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, a large plastic bag, or in an air-tight food storage container. The key is to lock in moisture to avoid oxidation, so your cabbage can stay fresh over the next few days.

If you freeze raw cabbage, you will need to use it within about one or two months after freezing. Any longer and it may start to lose texture and flavor. If you have taken the time to blanch it, you can freeze cabbage for much longer — from eight to 10 months without issue.

How to store cut cabbage in the freezer? ›

Use freezer bags and fill them with appropriate serving-size portions. Don't forget to remove as much air as possible before sealing bags. A vacuum sealer system works well for removing air. For the most efficient freezing, don't over-pack bags, but keep cabbage pieces in a single layer.

Cabbage can store well in a hydrator drawer. You can put the cabbage in a plastic bag to help retain moisture but it isn't totally necessary. Handle your cabbage with care. If you use only a partial head, make sure to tightly wrap the remainder and put into the fridge.

Cabbage can be stored at room temperature, but for extended freshness, store it in the fridge, whole or cut and unrinsed.

After cutting your cabbage, put it in a bowl of water, then store the bowl in your fridge and let the cabbage soak until you're ready to use it. Drain and dry the soaked cabbage very well to avoid making your dishes watery or soggy, then enjoy your super fresh-tasting cabbage, whether you keep it raw or cook with it.