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Improve your net-tle worth  - Nettles

Use within 3–4 days

How to Store Nettles

  • Don't Don't

    Don’t rinse before storing. Wear gloves when handling raw nettles as they can sting the skin.

  • 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 in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Keeps up to 12 months

How to Freeze Nettles

  • Cook Cook

    Cook nettles by steaming or boiling for 2–4 minutes.

  • Plunge Plunge

    Plunge in ice water for same amount of time.

  • Pack Pack

    Dry nettles 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.