Re: Iceburg Lettuce tips needed please

Carefully cut the end off the head releasing the individual leaves. Rinse
leaves in cold water. Drop leaves on a big terry cloth towel, both sides to
remove most of the water. Then lay out a three ft aprox. paper towels.
Gently roll up the leaves in the paper towels. Kinda roll them "cupped"
toward the roll center so you don't break the leaves. You can overlap them a
bit. Then slip them into a (8"x 11") "size?" ziplok bag. For the first
couple of days leave the bag a little bit open. This will help dry the
excess water in the lettuce. Afterward close the bag.

I have kept it fresh for over a month or more. *Smile

The paper towels absorb and hold the excess water to maintain humidity.

Regards,

Stan-
"sandi" <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello

Please... help.

How in the heck do I keep lettuce fresh for as long as possible?

I keep in original wrap, in refrig, unwashed.. until ready to use.

I wash/rinse it under cold water when ready.
I only eat a salad a day so after washing and using a portion.. the
head of ice starts to brown real fast.

The temp of the frig. is not a problem.

I have tired to wrap the remaing head of lettuce in a moist towel
(this helps a bit) and also tired placing in a plastic container.

I'd love to have my head of lettuce (any tips for any variety of
lettuce also welcome) last a few days longer.

Thanks to all who reply!



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