How to Keep Lettuce FRESH in the Fridge for 6 Weeks 🥬

[@gardengrowngroceries]

I used to do preserve my lettuce like this but I found an easier way. I fill up the freezer bag with the lettuce and then take a single sheet of paper towel and lay it over the lettuce. It keeps just as long as rolling the lettuce up in individual sheets. I can’t say whether it will last 6 weeks or more but I find it does last for weeks and makes it easier with less waste

[@marshaflores522]

This video is very well done...informative, well presented and helpful! Thanks

[@foodprepguide]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@caticoU2]

Tupperware used to make a salad crisper. It's a bowl with a long stem in the center where the bottom of the lettuce after the core is out. With the air tight lid, the lettuce last a very long time. I don't have one anymore so I will use a paper towel with the lettuce or veggies. The paper towel is the key.

[@djm0701]

Good information. Just as an aside, I have a Farmstand and grow my garden hydroponically indoors. I can cut my lettuces and herbs and refrigerate them for up to 8 weeks before I have any loss. No washing before putting them in the refer. I have been ecstatic about that as my hubby and I are both seniors and don't use things as fast as those with children. But this is a great alternative. Thank you.

[@foodprepguide]

That’s wonderful!!

[@evelynmark984]

But how do you do that. 8:52

[@foodprepguide]

I checked the timestamp you provided, and it's where I was rolling up the bag, pressing the air out. Is that what you're referring to?

[@jacquelinefreeman7371]

I use reusable paper towels as well. Great money saver.

[@warenmann1042]

I have been looking for a way to make lettuce last a little longer, I will try this. Also, I take it that the towels are washable and do not fall apart, this too I will also try. Good video. Thank You...

[@foodprepguide]

Yes, they are washable, but they do have a lifespan. I’ve only had mine for just over a month, but reviews I read said that pretty small roll lasts over a year.

[@skismosis]

awesome advise, thank you so much, will try this.

[@foodprepguide]

Works wonders!

[@richardhatfield915]

I have the exact same salad spinner and LOVE it. For store-bought fruit I do the same thing but use any mild soap and clean with brush. Make sure the fruit is dry. Last for months.

[@foodprepguide]

I haven't used it for fruit yet. Great tip! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@joycelawrence1396]

Great video; simple, easy to follow directions, well presented. Looking forward to trying this method. Thanks for creating this video for all of us to learn from.

[@foodprepguide]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@cynthiapattison2279]

I have done this with a cloth napkin. I roll the lettuce up, then I put it in a a mesh produce bag. Works great.

[@foodprepguide]

I didn’t even think about a cloth napkin! That’s great! 👏

[@arfanayousaf3339]

Thank you for such useful information. I also appreciate learning about the recyclable paper towels and gallon bags definitely going to invest in those too and try the lettuce trick! I've thrown out so many bags of lettuce you would never know and it makes me very sad because I love salad but it gets messed up so fast!!😊

[@foodprepguide]

Exactly!! I had to find a solution to lettuce getting slimy so fast. I was thankful to stumble upon this method and share with y'all!

[@MohiniUfeli]

Phew, this was so helpful! Thanks so much for sharing, and for all the reusable bag links as well 🫶🏾

[@foodprepguide]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@tammyinwv1]

Thanks so much. I am plant based, and this will save so much money.

[@foodprepguide]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@Boringcountrylife]

Excellent idea! Will help a lot since the lettuce seasons can be short.

[@spieldose]

Thank you so much for doing this research!! We are trying to eat healthier but usually have lettuce that goes bad. Subscribing immediately!!

[@foodprepguide]

It was definitely frustrating throwing out bad lettuce! Glad we don’t have to do that anymore. Welcome to the channel! 👋

[@jacquiesuper2200]

Thanks for this tip! Will definitely try it. Love the resuable paper towels too. Never heard of them.

[@gogreenlocally]

This is very helpful to eliminate waste! Thank you!

[@foodprepguide]

You're welcome! 😊

[@nayomeer4736]

I love this video tutorial and your explanations. I love your reusable products. I was wondering if this method works for chopped lettuce as well? I like to have chopped lettuce ready for salads during the week without having to wash spin cut.

[@foodprepguide]

Yes! Sometimes we chop it up into small pieces first. It works well. 🙂

[@Jane-b9k]

Thank you for sharing this video with us. Most helpful 😊

[@foodprepguide]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@chloro8306]

This works great with spinach, cilantro, and parsley as well :)

[@foodprepguide]

Good to know! Thank you. 🙂

[@christinepeet3582]

Great idea! Will definitely try this, thank you!

[@foodprepguide]

My pleasure!

[@gidget8717]

I've done this for years, it also works well for chopped raw veggies. Peppers, onions, jicama, I place papertowles in the bottom of the container add the diced vegetables tuck another towel over the top and snap the lid on. I'm not sure how long they keep, but I never have to throw away "old" veggies. 😆 I'm going to check out those papertowels, I buy the cheapest ones I can find but I still end up buying quite a few packs!

[@foodprepguide]

That's wonderful to know that it works for veggies, too!

[@lorenamaderocastro1646]

Do you have suggestions for storing mint?

[@foodprepguide]

I don’t. Wish I could be of more help!

[@DebbiePearson-m9g]

Can you do this similar process and use mason jars instead?

[@foodprepguide]

Yes, just be sure to place a paper towel (or reusable paper towel) in the jar. :)

[@chisomjennifer8322]

Also can I use normal spall towel for this?or serviettes

[@foodprepguide]

Yes, you can.

[@kazantsevaasya]

Wow. Amazing idea, love it. Thank you ❤

[@foodprepguide]

My pleasure! ❤️

[@ZildaRomero]

Thank you i could save money now ❤❤❤❤

[@foodprepguide]

Yay! 🙌

[@anithabalaji5671]

Thank you for this very useful video. Will this work for iceberg lettuce too?

[@foodprepguide]

You're welcome! Yes, it will. 🙂

[@jacquelinefreeman7371]

I wrap my lettuce in pprtwls and enclosed it in aluminum foil and put in the crisper. It stays fresh for 3 weeks.

[@jcrich-ho9ot]

I can't wait to try this!

[@randiginder7691]

Love it! Thank you!!

[@ralphc8039]

Thank you Really helpful tips

[@foodprepguide]

My pleasure 😊

[@Courtney_A_Stewart]

Thank you🎉

[@314WESTERN]

Thanks great advice.😊

[@Олекчу]

thanks a lot!

[@foodprepguide]

My pleasure!

[@melissaanderson7328]

What kind of co-op did you say that your friend joined?

[@foodprepguide]

A “gleaning” co-op. 🙂

[@chisomjennifer8322]

How about if I have a freezer not a refrigerator

[@foodprepguide]

Lettuce greens don't freeze well unfortunately. They turn to mush. :(

[@Whatever053]

Just get to the point, what’s with the long extended video!

[@foodprepguide]

Lol. The video is only 9 minutes long.

[@taniareguin7470]

Feel free to either speed up the video or move along.

[@patriciaperrior2834]

To whatever053 There are so many videos to watch, i do hope you don't waste too much of your time on them. There are even some, showing you how to chop an onion, slice by slice, and one I saw many years ago where making an omelette for a household of at least 12, we were shown how each of the 36 eggs were cracked, placed into a bowl, and then whisked. I wont be watching that again, but thought this presentation was very well done. The moto here, don't continue watching if you don't want, but DON'T BOTHER COMMENTING (maliciously????) either. Many people have found useful information here, obviously you are not one of them lol

[@perrymnazjurgens]

Praise God when you proclaimed to "LOVE JESUS" what a message to a world that doesn't know Him "yet" - your video reminds me of my grandparents and my parents, their gardens were their sustenance, their hard work wasn't hard work, it was a labor of love to our Creator who provides. I will never know you, but in heaven we will know each other, wow, may your video's continue to proclaim the salvation that is ONLY found in Christ Jesus our Lord - keep proclaiming the name of JESUS - John 14:6 - keep up you missionary work by publishing these simple ways of life that are built on the solid rock of Jesus!!!

[@foodprepguide]

Thank you for your kind encouragement to press on in the race set before us! I pray to have even one crown to cast at His feet someday. The King is coming! ❤️