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How to store collard greens  - Collard Greens

Use within 5–7 days

How to Store Collard Greens

  • Don't Wash Don't Wash

    Do not rinse greens before storing.

  • Seal Seal

    Seal leaves in a Glad® Food Storage Zipper Bag, squeezing out as much air as possible when closing.

  • Refrigerate Refrigerate

    Store the bag of greens in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Keeps for 10–12 months

How to Freeze Collard Greens

  • Boil Boil

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add washed, whole, cut, or torn greens to water.

  • Blanch Blanch

    Blanch greens for 2 minutes. Then, remove and plunge in ice water for 2 mins.

  • Pack Pack

    Dry greens and pack into Freezer Zipper bag.

  • Freeze Freeze

    Remove as much air as possible if using bags, then seal. Place in the deepest part of the freezer.

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