Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears

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Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
« on: April 08, 2024, 21:10 »
Does anyone have any tips for keeping cut spears from PSB from going floppy after harvesting?

I had some in the fridge for a few days at it was pretty floppy by that point. Still OK to eat.

I have a lot to harvest-it will stand for a bit but just wondering if anyone had any tips or shall I just accept that it is a short shelf life veg?





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Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2024, 23:16 »
Treat them like cut flowers. Put them in a glass of water, having snipped off the bottom cm or so, in the fridge. They will keep fresher for longer.

Same applies to calabrese from supermarkets too - it won't go yellow as quickly.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2024, 09:05 »
I would put them in a plastic measuring jug in fridge in water.
I normally prep veg for dinner and then put it in a jug with water.
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Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2024, 12:57 »
Had this myself and found that after washing under cold water I wrap up in a plastic bag and leave in the fridge. Keeps good for quote a few days.

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Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2024, 09:25 »
I have a lot to harvest-it will stand for a bit but just wondering if anyone had any tips or shall I just accept that it is a short shelf life veg?

Steam them for 2 or so minutes and then freeze. Perfect for year round PSB and stilton quiche  :D



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