How To Store Fresh Herbs in the Fridge

TENDER VS. HARD HERBS

The key to storing fresh herbs is to first know what kind of herb you are storing. There are two types: tender and hard. Tender herbs are basically those that have a soft stem and leaves. While hard herbs have a woody stem.

HOW TO WASH FRESH HERBS

When it comes to washing herbs, always rinse them under cold water. Typically, I rinse my herbs at least twice before drying them. Also, remove any dead or wilted stems or leaves. Then, spin in a salad spinner to remove potential debris like bugs and dirt. I also love this because it means that the herbs will always be ready for you to use while cooking!

METHOD 1: WRAPPED IN A SLIGHTLY DAMP PAPER TOWEL IN A PLASTIC BAG

The most common method for storing herbs that I found is to wrap them in a damp paper towel, then place them in a resealable bag and pop them in the fridge. This is perfect for storing woody herbs such as oregano, rosemary or thyme.

METHOD 2: IN A GLASS OF WATER

The best way to store tender herbs is by trimming the ends before washing and spinning to dry. Then, fill a glass jar with about an inch of cool water. Place the bundle of herbs in the jar, similarly to a bouquet of flowers. Just like with a flower arrangement though, make sure there aren’t any leaves in the water because those will rot and affect the water.

METHOD 3: OXO GREENSAVER KEEPER CONTAINERS

While these first two methods are tried-and-true, I have to admit… I’m lazy and sometimes I just want to unpack my groceries and be done with the chore. Because of this, I invested in a few OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Herb Keepers — and I’m obsessed!

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