Once you've learned how to extend the lifespan of your berries, the real question becomes: What will you do with them? Here are a few ideas. Dry and store them in the same way you would after a vinegar wash. Dunk your berries in water between 120☏ and 140☏ for approximately 30 seconds. Place them in a sealable container lined with paper towels and leave the lid partially open to avoid trapping moisture.īut what if you return from the store with pints of berries only to realize there's no vinegar in the pantry? A quick bath in hot water will also work to destroy bacteria and mold spores. Step 4: Instead of putting the berries back into the container they came in, where they will crowd each other, upgrade their digs. Line it with about three layers of paper towels in order to create a pillow for your berries, then spin your berries for about 15 seconds, or until they are completely dry. The same salad spinner you use to dry off greens can be used to wick the water from your berries.
Do not be fooled: Moisture is still the enemy. Step 3: Now that you've washed your berries, it's time to dry them as thoroughly as possible. This guarantees that you won't be able to taste any lingering traces of vinegar later on. Step 2: Next, drain your berries in a colander and rinse them under cool running water.
