), is widely available year-round, although peak season is fall through spring.
What to look for when buying fennel
When choosing fennel, look for firm, white bulbs.
Avoid fennel bulbs with brown spots and any tears or breakage.
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(If the stalks and fronds are attached, remove them and store separately.)
To avoid molding, don’t wash fennel until you are ready to use it.
Alternatively, you could wrap and refrigerate them for up to a week.
you’ve got the option to also remove the leaves from the stalks and store each part separately.
How to freeze fennel
Wondering whether you’re free to freeze fresh fennel?
Yes, you canespecially the stalks and leaves.
To freeze the fronds on their own, treat them as you would herbs.
Learn how to freeze fresh herbs here.
To mitigate this, it’s possible for you to blanch it before freezing.
Pickled fennel
Preserving fennel by pickling is a tasty and useful way to store the vegetable.
you might refrigerate fennel whole or store it in its separate parts: bulb, stalks and leaves.
All parts may also be frozen, just remember freezing requires a little extra prep.
Now that you know how to store fennel, it’s time to start meal planning.
