How to Keep Parsley Alive and Fresh for Months: A Chef’s Trick

Next, place the freshly chopped parsley into a fairly deep container. Now, add a tablespoon of baking soda. Pour cold water over the parsley until it’s completely submerged, and the baking soda dissolves. Use a spoon to ensure the leaves are thoroughly soaked.

At this stage, it’s essential to

let the parsley soak for about fifteen minutes. In the meantime, clean the cutting board with a bit of vinegar alcohol. This ensures all bacteria are eliminated and the board is ready for future use. After 15 minutes, rinse the herb under running water, changing the water about three times.

drained parsley on a towel

Lay out a clean sponge towel on the clean cutting board and place the drained herb on top. Pat the parsley dry thoroughly with the towel. Now, you’ll need a clean and dry glass jar.

Line the bottom of the jar with paper towels. Using a spoon, press it firmly against the walls of the jar.

Fill the jar with parsley. The jar should be transparent glass with an airtight seal. At this point, you can place the parsley jar in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh and intact for approximately a month. Once you’ve mastered this trick, it’s likely to become a staple in your kitchen routine.