What is the best way to store fresh veggies?

Question

I just got a LOT of carrots, cucumbers, onions and potatoes, how can I store them so they will last as long as possible? Also, how do you make pickles from cucumbers?

Answer 1

Onions and potaoes are best stored in a cool, dry place like a pantry, cellar or cupboard. Carrots and cucumbers are best stored unwashed (until use) in the fridge.

To make pickles from cucumbers I found this recipe:

(The two things I have found critical to crisp dill pickles are soaking the cukes in ice water for at least 2 hours and ensuring the brine is at a full boil when poured over the dills)

Dill Pickles

Original recipe yield:
8 - 1 quart jars

INGREDIENTS
8 pounds 3 to 4 inch long pickling cucumbers
4 cups white vinegar
12 cups water
2/3 cup pickling salt
16 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
8 sprigs fresh dill weed
8 heads fresh dill weed

DIRECTIONS
Wash cucumbers, and place in the sink ( I use the bathtub!) with cold water and lots of ice cubes. Soak in ice water for at least 2 hours but no more than 8 hours. Refresh ice as required. Sterilize 8 (1 quart ) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring the brine to a rapid boil.
In each jar, place 2 half-cloves of garlic, one head of dill, then enough cucumbers to fill the jar (about 1 pound). Then add 2 more garlic halves, and 1 sprig of dill. Fill jars with hot brine. Seal jars, making sure you have cleaned the jar's rims of any residue.

Process sealed jars in a boiling water bath. Process quart jars for 15 minutes.

Store pickles for a minimum of 8 weeks before eating. Refrigerate after opening. Pickles will keep for up to 2 years if stored in a cool dry place.

Answer 2

Carrots, onions and potatoes can be stored in a dark cool place. Cucumbers too but better kept in the fridge. You can make pickles from cucumbers by peeling them and sprinkle with salt and cover in vinegar

Answer 3

potatoes in a dark area of the cupboard,onions the same.other veges is crisper dish in your fridge

Answer 4

anywhere thats cool, dark & dry place is ideal..also take them out of those annoying plastic bags cos they make them sweat.