Spices and aromatic plants are allies of the kitchen. They are ideal for adding flavour and enhancing the taste of dishes. To flavor your sauces or broths, you can add a bouquet garni. This is made up of thyme, bay leaf sauce, and parsley, tied together. To enjoy the flavor of the plants, they need to be fresh! In this article, we show you how to keep parsley fresh for up to two months!

Keeping aromatic plants fresh is possible! All you have to do is adopt the right advice. Don’t know how to store your parsley? Don’t worry, in this article you will find all the techniques you need to keep your parsley fresh for as long as possible.

How to keep parsley stalks fresh?

To keep parsley fresh for a long time, it is important to choose it carefully. It should be bright green in color and smell fresh. Avoid dried, brown, or shriveled parsley, which has lost its freshness before it has even been stored. You can therefore preserve this aromatic plant in different ways.

Store the parsley in an airtight container

You can do this in two different ways.

Store parsley in a jar

Simply chop it finely and store it in an airtight glass jar. This way the parsley stays fresher than if it were kept in branches.

Store parsley in the refrigerator

1. First, wash the parsley to remove dust, dirt and insects that have crept into the grass. Gently shake the parsley to remove excess water;
2. Finely chop the parsley and discard the stems;
3. Put the parsley on a plate, then store it in the refrigerator. Keep the dish away from foods that could drip onto the parsley;
4. Every day, add parsley. Turning it on all sides will ensure that it dries evenly;
5. Use an airtight container to store dried parsley and store it in a cool, dry place.

Store parsley in a jar with water

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1. Do you want your parsley to stay fresh in your jar of water? All you need to do is cut off the bottom of the stems by 12mm to allow them to absorb more water and then remove the golden leaves.
2. Make sure the leaves are dry. To avoid wetting the leaves, rinse your herbs only when they are ready to use them;
3. Put the parsley sprigs in a jar or glass container filled with 3/4 of the water;
4. Store the herbs in the refrigerator. To do this, wrap a plastic bag around the jar, loosely. Secure it with an elastic band. The bag will allow the leaves to retain their moisture and prevent them from browning.
5. Change the water in the jar every other day to keep the herbs fresh;
6. Before using the parsley, rinse it under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel or salad spinner.

This trick can keep your weed fresh for up to two weeks. Note that this same method can be used to preserve basil. But instead of refrigerating the latter, it is recommended to keep it at room temperature… You just have to enjoy the freshness of your favorite herbs!
Store the parsley in a paper towel

We have a clever idea for you to keep your aromatic plant in a different way! Use a damp paper towel (a paper towel, preferably unprinted) and wrap it around the parsley. Put everything in an airtight bag that goes in the fridge, to keep the leaves intact and prevent them from wilting. Remember to moisten the paper towels again once they have dried.

How to store chopped parsley in the freezer?

To store parsley for several weeks, your best bet is to store it in the freezer.

Should parsley be washed before freezing?

Before freezing diced parsley, it is important to wash and dry it thoroughly. This will prevent you from freezing your weed with dirt, or worse, bugs!

Store parsley in oil

How would you tell me? Well, we have two options…

Option 1

1. Wash the parsley to remove dirt;
2. Let it dry. You can dab the herbs with paper towels or use a salad juicer;
3. Finely chop the parsley. You can do this manually, using a knife and cutting board;
4. Fill the cubes into the ice tray with chopped parsley;
5. Pour a drizzle of olive oil or vegetable oil of your choice but with a neutral taste into each cube, then put in the freezer.

These cubes will be used to flavor your soups and stews.
Do you want to know another way to freeze parsley with oil?

1. We put the finely chopped parsley in a freezer bag;
2. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
3. The bag is closed by expelling the air from the container. And that’s it, it’s simple and practical, don’t you think?

Option 2

1. Wash the parsley and dry it well;
2. Chop it finely using a food processor;
3. Add 2 tablespoons of a vegetable oil such as olive oil to your appliance. This has two advantages:

• It retains the flavor of herbs even when they freeze.
• Frozen oil melts faster than water.
• Fill the ice tray with this mixture;
• As soon as the cubes have frozen, remove them from the ice tray and store them in a freezer bag. And that’s it!

Store parsley in water

Don’t want to use oil? No problem, you can keep the parsley in water. Here is the user guide:

1. Wash the parsley and pat it dry with a paper towel or salad juicer;
2. Separate the parsley leaves from the stems;
3. Divide the parsley between the cubes in the ice tray;
4. Then fill the cubes with water. Don’t add a lot of water. Use just enough to cover the parsley leaves and freeze.

Curious about how to use cubes? Add them directly to your preparations, or thaw and drain them to use only the leaves. What do you think of these brilliant ideas?

Blanch the parsley to make it easier to store

If you want to know this method of storing parsley, follow these steps:

1. Shake the parsley in boiling water after rinsing it first;
2. When its color begins to lighten, remove the parsley from the water;
3. Dip the parsley under water, remove the stems and finely chop the parsley;
4. Fill the cubes in the ice tray with chopped parsley and add a little water;
5. Allow to freeze for 24 hours;
6. Store the ice cubes in a freezer bag.

Do you flavor your dishes with parsley? Nothing could be easier with these tips. We use the right preservation methods, freeze and keep the parsley fresh for as long as possible…