Wondering the best way to store fresh radishes? This ultimate guide to storing radishes answers all your questions about how to keep radishes fresh and crisp, whether you store them in the fridge, freezer, on the counter, or in the basement.
Radishes are a root vegetable with a bitter, peppery taste. They are a part of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and many others. Red radishes, horseradishes, and watermelon radishes are among the multiple varieties that are grown. Their crunchy texture is perfect for salads and soups, and you can also roast them to make a delicious side dish or snack. We’re always searching for ways to extend the life of fresh radishes!
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The best way to store radishes for a short period of time is to cover them in water and store in the refrigerator or on the countertop for up to one week. If you’d like to store radishes for longer periods of time, simply blanch and then freeze them and they will keep for up to six months.
Ready to learn all of the methods for storing radishes to keep them fresh? Let’s do it!
Storing radishes in the refrigerator is a great way to maintain their freshness and use them in cooking whenever you please. Here are the best ways to store them in the fridge:
One way to store radishes in the fridge is to keep them in an airtight, reusable storage bag. After washing the radishes and cutting off the greens, you will place them in a storage bag that is lined with a damp kitchen towel.
Store the bag with the radishes in the crisper drawer of your fridge, and they’ll maintain their quality for 10 to 14 days.
Why a damp towel? This part is important – it will provide them with humidity and moisture that will keep them fresh for longer. You can also use paper towels but we’re all about reducing waste so we choose reusable kitchen towels when we can.
Storing radishes in a jar or bowl of water inside the fridge is a great way to maintain their texture and flavor for up to 1 week. Here’s how to do it:
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Yes, you can store radishes on the counter! The best way to do this is to use the water bowl method, which is the same as what you would use if you stored them in water in the fridge.
Simply take the radishes out of the water and dry them when you’re ready to use.
Your radishes will stay good for up to a week using this method. It is perfect for if you are running out of storage and freezer space, but still want to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
If you have lots of radishes to store, keeping them in a basement or cellar is a great way to keep them fresh for up to 3 months at a time. People who grow their own radishes often use this method.
Here are the steps to follow to store radishes in a cellar:
If you want to store your radishes in the freezer, it is best to cut or slice them first, rather than storing them whole.
Here are the steps to follow for freezing radishes:
As long as the radishes are stored properly, they will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
When you’re ready to eat the radishes, you can thaw them by running under cold water. This should only take a couple of minutes and then you can cook them or use them as you please.
👉 Want more info on freezing radishes? Check out our full guide on freezing radishes to keep them fresh.
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Another way to store radishes long-term is to pickle or can them. Depending on the method you use, storing radishes this way may allow them to keep for much longer compared to storing them in the fridge, freezer, or basement.
We recommend trying our recipe for Quick Dill Pickled Radishes. To pickle the radishes, all you have to do is cut them from their greens and slice them, place them in a pickling jar with brine, and refrigerate. You can eat them as soon as 4 hours after pickling, but they will last up to 2-3 months in the refrigerator.
The shelf life of radishes depends on the method that you use to store them. They do tend to have a longer shelf life compared to other vegetables. When stored on the counter or in the fridge, they’ll last for 7-10 days.
However, radishes will keep for months at a time if you store them in the freezer or basement, or if you decide to pickle or can them.
If you store radishes as is without taking the proper steps to help them retain moisture (cutting off their leaves, etc) they dry out and lose their quality more quickly. It’s important to properly store them to get the most flavor out of radishes.
Since most of the storage methods for fresh radishes involve cutting off the leaves, you might be wondering what to do with them.
Radish leaves are edible and there are so many different ways that you can use them to take advantage of their tasty flavors. Not to mention, using radish leaves in recipes is a great way to reduce food waste since they are commonly thrown out.
Before using radish leaves, you’ll want to wash them to remove any dirt. Then, prepare them in any way you’d like! Here are a few of our favorite recipes that use radish greens:
Love radishes? There are so many different ways that you can enjoy their crunch. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
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This post was last modified on 06/10/2023 02:23
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