Leeks are very common in our country and are used in a number of recipes. Leeks are an extremely valuable source of vitamins A and C, minerals and other beneficial substances. To enjoy the benefits and flavor of leeks for a longer time, you need to know how to store them properly. In the refrigerator, leeks can stay fresh from 5 days to two weeks.
However, be sure to wrap them in foil, because they emit a specific odor that can affect other products in the refrigerator. Do not wash them before putting them in the refrigerator. You can cut them into small pieces.
If you want to preserve leeks for a longer time, you can freeze them in the freezer. To do this, clean them very well, cut their stems into slices and blanch them in boiling water for about 2 minutes. Then cool them, pour them into plastic bags and put them in the freezer.
One of the best ways to store leeks is in sand. In it they can last all winter. If you don't have a garden, you can bury them in a bucket of sand. Clean the roots, cut off the ends of the leaves and tie the leeks together. Bury them in the sand. They can also be buried in the garden, but you should cover them with straw. During the colder winter days, cover them so they don't freeze.
Find out what you can cook with leeks, try one of our recipes with leeks and learn how to grow leeks in your garden.
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