Keep your portobello, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms fresh for days with these tips and tricks.
But while your refrigerator is the ideal place to store mushrooms, avoid the crisper drawer at all costs.
Moisture is the number one enemy of mushrooms, Brekke says.
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You should also avoid storing mushrooms in a plastic bag.
A paper bag is ideal.
Brekke says this method will offer about 5 days of optimal storage before signs of spoilage begin to appear.
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But see to it to hold off on doing so until right before youre ready to use them.
Heres what Brekke says to look for when buying mushrooms:
