9 Reviews of Cilantro -- Proper Storage

From: Sharon123

On Jul 5, 2009

This method works great! I have had my cilantro for at least 2 weeks and there is still some that's fresh. I do have to check occasionally to take out any yellowed or brown leaves. Thanks for the great idea Diana! I will be using this way from now on!

From: Judy in WA Chef #763912

On Jul 22, 2009

Hi Galley Wench Had to try this as I, too, am throwing away my share of cilantro. Pulled some more out of the jar last night and realized that It had been stored almost 10 days. No rotten leaves yet--just fresh and delicious. will try with other herbs as I get them--especially as basil comes into season. Thanks Judy in WA

From: Bonnie G #2

On Jul 21, 2009

Wow, works great, can't believe something so simple works so good. I'd never thought of trying this and I'm always throwing out cilantro. As much as we use it (love the stuff) just couldn't use a whole bunch. Thanks GW for a great idea.

From: MarraMamba

On Jul 28, 2009

fabulous storage recipe, it has saved me so much coriander and works beautifully. Took 4 weeks for mine to go bad!

From: FolkDiva

On Aug 25, 2009

So very glad I happened upon this cilantro storage method! I keep cilantro on hand at all times, and even using it as often as I do, over 1/2 the bunch typically ends up being thrown out due to wilting/yellowing. I've had my jar going for about a week now and and it still looks and smells fresh and beautiful! Each time I need to use some, I just go ahead and pick through and discard the few stems that are failing. Thank you for sharing this method! Update: my first jar kept for just over a month!!! Granted, on my last use there were several stems that needed discarding, but of the still green stems, they remained fragrant and fresh tasting. Over a month!! Amazing!

From: nemokitty

On Nov 1, 2009

Saw this "recipe" and knew it was for me. We don't go through cilantro quick enough so this one helps alot. Thanks for letting everybody know. Mine kept almost 2 weeks.

From: babaweg

On Jul 14, 2009

Brilliant! I have never found a way to keep cilantro for more than a few days and oftentimes end up adding it to our compost pile. Not any more. I followed your instructions and now have fresh cilantro on hand and have had for at least 1 week and still going strong. Cannot thank you enough. {^.^}

From: mama's kitchen

On Oct 19, 2009

GW- You ROCK! This works so well! Thanks for this money saving tip!

From: Lisa1965

On Oct 19, 2009

Thanks so much for the storage hint!! Now I can keep my cilantro for a long time.