Storing cabbage in cling film
Storing cabbage in cling film is a great way to preserve crops throughout the year. Studying the features of this method will allow you to properly store cabbage in winter, while retaining all its useful properties.
Storing cabbage in cling film
Storage in cling film
The process of storing cabbage in cling film will not cause difficulties for housewives. They buy a film with a minimum width of 350-450 mm, it is convenient to use. The head of cabbage is wrapped in 3 layers of cling film, smoothing it tightly to the vegetable as much as possible.
Preparing the cabbage
Vegetables are prepared at home for winter storage. Preparation stages:
- Selection of heads of cabbage. They should be firm, fresh, strong, with healthy leaves, free from lesions, butterflies and slugs.
- Cracked heads of cabbage are used primarily for cooking.
- Cut off the leg with a knife, remove the top sheets. It must be remembered that the leaves protect the vegetable from negative factors, they are removed in moderation.
- Wash vegetables under water. After washing, the heads of cabbage are wiped and stored for the whole winter.
Other storage methods
Cabbage must be prepared for storage
Cabbage is prepared for storage in cling film. Cabbage should stand in the garden for a certain time at a temperature of 0 ° C. After that, the cabbage with the roots is pulled out, cleared of the ground, the excess leaves are removed, the cabbage is dried in the air for a couple of hours. For packaging, plastic bags, garbage bags or remnants of cling film are used.
Cellar storage
Storing with cling film in a cellar is the best way to prolong the shelf life of a vegetable.
Storage in the cellar is as follows: each head of cabbage is wrapped in several layers of film. Only his leg will remain outside. Further, with the help of a vacuum cleaner, all the air is pumped out from the inside of the coiled heads of cabbage. The film will press tightly against the heads of cabbage, it must be tightened well. As a result, the cabbage will be stored throughout the winter, it will not dry out or rot.
Storage in bags
For the winter, put in plastic bags for 5-10 heads of cabbage of vegetables, depending on their size. The bags are placed in a row on the floor in the cellar or basement. It is important to respect temperature and humidity. If damage is detected, the leaves are removed.
Conclusion
Keeping cabbage wrapped in cling film can easily help maintain a vegetable diet throughout the year. Decide how you store your crops in winter and enjoy cooking all year round.