Storing Iceberg Lettuce

By

TXBetty

I bought those special, green bags like those advertised on TV for keeping vegies fresh longer. Bought them at the grocer store. I couldn't tell they kept anything any fresher than a ziplock bag.

By

TresL

Try tearing the lettuce instead too. The medal from the knife turns it brown faster.

By

karenIM

After washing the lettuce and letting it drain, I wrap it in paper towels and place in the refrigerator in a non-airtight plastic grocery bag. I've also found that a metal knife will cause the lettuce to turn brown. I use a large serrated plastic knife made for that purpose, but don't remember where I got it.

By

Beth

After washing and spinning thru a salad spinner, store cut iceberg lettuce with a paper towel in a covered bowl or plastic bag. It will keep for one to two weeks without turning brown or icky. The towel absorbs excess moisture and leeches it back when the lettuce needs it.

By

Cricketnc

I core my lettuce, then dry it as well as possible. After that I put it in a Ziploc Vacuum Seal bag and vacuum all the air out. I have had it last for weeks, without turning brown either.
Every time I open the bag I make sure to revacuum it out and I've never had it fail. I do this with all my fresh fruits, veggies, and meats. Anything that's not liquid.

By

Deeli

Good idea :-) I make sure mine has water moisture removed before and after cutting, place in a container and place a paper towel on top before covering to soak up any remaining water moisture (and the paper towel can be reused to wipe up a spill later). The lettuce stays fresh and brown free for up to a week and a half.

By

wasshrunk

One of my aunts taught me to core the iceberg lettuce and run water through that open space. Drain it and then wrap it in a kichen towel and then in a plastic bag. It will last for weeks this way.