Where you store your onions depends on whether youve cut them or not.
Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.
Ramps and leeks are all a part of the allium family too.
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With so many different types of onions, you may wonder if the storage methods differ.
For example, should a red onion be stored differently than a bunch of scallions?
What about onions that have been partially used?
Read on for more about refrigerating onions.
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Where To Store Uncut Onions
Onions should be stored in a cool, dark place.
A temperature range of 45oF to 55oF is considered ideal.
Whole, raw onions will be kept for up to several months if stored in these conditions.
Cellars, pantries, and cool garages all work for onion storage.
Just be sure to keep them in a well-ventilated container such as a mesh bag or an open basket.
Youll have about a week to use the onion before it starts to lose its freshness.
This is also true for diced or chopped onions that youve prepped in advance.
Cooked onions can be frozen for up to a year so long as they are wrapped and stored properly.
You should not sore onions with moisture-releasing potatoes or in an airtight plastic bag.
What About Young Onions?
Scallion varieties require a bit of different care.
Wrap the scallion bunch in damp paper towels and place this in an airtight plastic bag.
Leeks should also be stored in the fridge when purchased fresh.
Cut onions will last for seven to 10 days in the fridge if stored properly.
Cooked onions will be good for about three days.
During the summer, you may find that your uncut onions shelf life is shorter than in colder seasons.
High humidity and warm temperatures can shorten an onions shelf life.
And it can also be more difficult to find a cool, dry place for storing onions.
