How to store mushrooms in the fridge long term

If you're as big of a fan of mushrooms as Ree Drummond, then you probably cook with them all the time. In fact, mushrooms are an incredibly versatile food that can be stuffed, grilled, or sautéed, turned into veggie burgers, or used as a topping for your favorite pizza.

Ree also likes to add them to pasta recipes or a savory, umami-rich sauce for steak. And with all these mushroom recipes to choose from, you might think that stocking up on mushrooms is the way to go.

Mushroom storage life

But that leads us to the question: "How exactly do you store mushrooms?"

Come to think of it, there have been plenty of times when that carton of mushrooms has gone slimy, wrinkly, or even moldy. So, how can you prevent mushrooms from going bad?

And what's the best way to extend the freshness of those beautiful mushrooms? Since mushrooms have a short shelf life, these tips for storing mushrooms are sure to come in handy.

How to store mushrooms in freezer

You'll learn the trick to keeping mushrooms fresh. (Hint: it has to do with the type of container). And we've even included some facts on how to f

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