How to store onions so they stay fresher, longer

I use onions almost every day, whether for pasta in the pantry, my Brussels sprout salad the best crisp), or the base for some kind of spicy stew.

Naturally, I tend to buy a lot of onions at once, so storing them the right way (so that they last as long as possible) is the key. Because there is nothing worse than a mild, moldy onion that can no longer be used.

If you also hate wasting food, then you've come to the right place. Here's how to store onions in any way, whether you've picked them up at the store or sliced ​​them before.

During storage whole onions, unpeeledThere are a few things to keep in mind. First of all: keep them in a cool, dark and dry place. Ventilation is also important: if you don't keep them in a place where they can get a lot of air circulation, this will shorten their shelf life (that's why keep them whole in zipped bags or airtight containers is not ideal)

You can store them in containers with vents, breathable mesh bags or even tights (yes, seriously). Here's how, according to our former editor, Lindsay-Jean Hard: "Take a pair of (clean) tights, put an onion on your toe and tie a knot on top." Repeat this process with the remaining onions and hang it in a dark, cool cabinet. "There is no better way to maximize the airflow around the onions while keeping them separate and free from moisture. Whenever you need an onion, slice it. "

Although it is not recommended to keep whole unpeeled onions (they will absorb moisture and soften more quickly this way), you should definitely keep them in the fridge if they are. peeled, halved or sliced.

Store onions, peeled, halved and sliced ​​in airtight glass containers (plastic can absorb their odor) in the refrigerator; The peeled onions will last about two weeks this way, and the sliced ​​onions will last from one week to 10 days. Cooked onions It should also be kept in the fridge (airtight containers again, to win) for three to five days.