- Ditch your ruta-baggage - Rutabagas
Use within 2–3 weeks
How to Store Rutabagas
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Seal
Seal unwashed rutabagas in a Glad® Food Storage Zipper Bag, squeezing out as much air as possible.
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Seal
Or, seal rutabagas in a GladWare® food protection container.
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Refrigerate
Place in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Keeps up to 9 months
How to Freeze Rutabagas
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Prepare
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut rutabagas into large dice.
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Blanch
Blanch rutabaga for 3 minutes then plunge into ice water for 3 minutes.
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Place
Place cooled rutabaga in Freezer Zipper bags or FreezerWare™ containers.
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Freeze
Seal, removing as much air as possible (from bags). Place in the deepest part of the freezer.
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