Parsley cannot be stored for long. If you have harvested too much parsley, you can either dry or freeze it. When drying, the aroma is almost completely lost. Therefore, freezing is the gentler storage option. Tips on how to freeze parsley and parsley root.

Harvest parsley at the best time

Because parsley is most fragrant just before flowering in the second year, cut biennial plants just above ground level in May or June.

Pull parsley roots out of the ground in late fall. But you can also leave them in the ground as long as it is not frozen through.

Prepare parsley leaves

  • Rinse the leaves on the stems
  • Allow to air dry
  • If necessary, dry with kitchen paper
  • Check for insects
  • remove stems
  • If necessary, finely chop the leaves

The leaves need to be as dry as possible for freezing.

You can freeze the leaves uncut in bundles. This preserves the aroma better.

This is how the leaves are frozen

Preferably fill the parsley leaves in small freezer bags that can be sealed airtight. There is usually too much air in freezer containers.

Squeeze the filled freezer bags from back to front to release the air and seal.

Label the bag with names and the date you froze the parsley.

It is better to store parsley root in a dark and cool place

Parsley root keeps well if you store it in a very cool, dark place. However, the root should not be cleaned, as this will cause it to wither and become inedible more quickly.

When frozen, the parsley root loses its hearty aroma. If you still want to freeze parsley root, cut the cleaned root into small pieces and freeze them in the freezer bag.

The frequently recommended blanching is not necessary. It just decreases the cooking time later because the roots will soften faster.

How long does parsley keep in the freezer?

Frozen parsley will keep for several months as long as the cold chain is not broken.

Use frozen parsley in the kitchen

Parsley from the freezer is so tender that it defrosts very quickly. You only have to take them out of the refrigerator just before processing.

If you want to use the parsley for quark dishes, simply stir in the frozen herbs. They thaw out all by themselves.

If the parsley is to be sprinkled over potatoes, fish or other dishes, crumble the herb with your fingers while it is still frozen. Then sprinkle it over the dishes like fresh parsley.

tips and tricks

You only need a little herb for many dishes. To freeze parsley in small portions, use the ice cube tray. Fill each cube with chopped parsley and freeze through. Squeeze the frozen cubes out of the container and store in a freezer bag in the freezer.

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