Peeling asparagus is sometimes a tedious task. That is why some hobby cooks have the healthy and versatile vegetables peeled off in the supermarket, provided that an asparagus peeling machine is available there. The only question is how long peeled asparagus can be kept and what is the best way to store it. Find out everything you need to know in our guide!

Peeled asparagus can only be stored in the refrigerator for a few days

Only keep peeled asparagus for a short time

In principle, it is advisable to use peeled asparagus as soon as possible, i.e. not to store it for too long. It will keep in the fridge for a day or two at most. Peeled asparagus quickly loses its aroma and valuable ingredients.

If you only want to eat your asparagus in a few weeks or months, you should definitely peel it yourself at home so that you can then freeze it hygienically. We will explain to you in a moment how to store peeled asparagus in the refrigerator or freezer.

tips

Asparagus will keep in the freezer for up to six months.

Store peeled asparagus in the refrigerator

  1. Wrap the peeled asparagus in plastic wrap.
  2. Tie the foil.
  3. Place the package of asparagus in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator.
  4. Consume the asparagus no later than the next day.

Alternative: Wrap the asparagus in a damp towel

  1. Wet a tea towel and wring it out loosely.
  2. Wrap the peeled asparagus in the damp tea towel.
  3. Put the whole thing back in the vegetable drawer of the fridge.
  4. Eat the asparagus no later than the day after next.

Store peeled asparagus in the freezer

Only freeze asparagus when it is fresh to preserve the flavor and ingredients.

  1. Wash the unpeeled asparagus spears thoroughly under running warm water.
  2. Dry the asparagus carefully until the last remaining moisture is gone.
  3. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus and peel the vegetables.
  4. Place the asparagus spears in batches in airtight freezer containers.
  5. Place the containers with the asparagus in the freezer.

tips

  • While other vegetables are often blanched before freezing, you should avoid asparagus. Otherwise, there will be a sharp loss of taste.
  • If you want to use up the asparagus, you can cook them immediately in boiling water - you don't have to defrost them first.

Store green asparagus in the freezer

The instructions above are for white asparagus. All you have to do is wash green asparagus spears and remove the woody ends. Depending on how you want to process the asparagus later, you can cut the vegetables into pieces before freezing.

Generally important note on storage

Store peeled asparagus separate from other vegetables or fruit. Otherwise, it may absorb the aroma of the neighbors.

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