How To Keep Celery Fresh For Weeks

With the cost of food these days there is nothing worse than wasted food. Celery is one vegetable that doesn’t seem to last long, wilting within days however there is a way to keep celery fresh for weeks.

I’ve tried using the water method keeping it in a tall glass of water but find it being tipped over resulting in a mess or getting a slimy film over it.

Instructions:

• Trim off about an inch from the top
• Rinse well in cold water, do not pat dry.
• Cut a Tin Foil sheet about 18-20″ long
• Lay celery diagonal, fold over and tuck in ends, and continue to roll until covered.
• Place in crisper of the fridge, use when needed.

How long will it keep celery fresh?

This method will keep celery fresh for weeks. No more wilting, no more wasting. Nice fresh crisp celery ready for your favorite recipe or Ceasar cocktail.

The image below was one stalk after a week, I believe under the right conditions celery can last up to 2 weeks or more.

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