Now you’re free to keep your cucumbers crunchy and crisp for as long as possible.
This versatile vegetable can be served as crudites, in a salad, or evenput in cocktails.
Dry the cucumbers thoroughly with paper towels, as too much moisture can cause premature spoilage.
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English cucumbers come wrapped in plastic for preservation.
Paper towels do a wonderful job of removing excess moisture from the cucumbers, which helps them last longer.
Cucumbers will last up to a week using this method.
Simply put your cucumber in a plastic bag with a metal spoon, then stick it in the refrigerator.
Locking in the moisture is key to keeping the cucumber slices fresh for as long as possible.
Do Cucumbers Need to Be Refrigerated?
While cucumbers don’t necessarily need to be refrigerated, they will stay fresher when stored in the fridge.
Cucumbers are sensitive to chilling damage and actually do best within the temperature range of 50-55F.
At higher temperatures than this range, cucumbers will deteriorate quickly.
Check on them frequently for signs of spoilage and toss ones that have been affected.
Can You Freeze Cucumbers?
Because of theirhigh water content, cucumbers can easily be stored in the freezer and enjoyed throughout the year.
Keep in mind that freezing cucumbers will absolutely change their consistency.
WFLO Commodity Storage Manual: Cucumbers.
Global Cold Chain Alliance.
