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Before you cook that cabbage, studies suggest you wash it before beginning to cook it. Read the following for tips on how to clean cabbage.
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Clean with water. Taking your cabbage, place it underneath the running water.[1] Using your hands or a vegetable scrubber, gently start scrubbing the cabbage. Make sure to leave no space uncleaned. Also make sure not to miss cleaning the inside as well. Sometimes dirt can be hidden deep within so make sure to be thorough. When finished cleaning, pat down dry with a paper towel.[2]
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Don't use cleaning detergents with added scents. For general use in the kitchen, avoid using cleaning detergents with added scents. They can leave an unwanted taste on the food or contaminant the food. Also a tip to bear in mind is not to use scented detergents with cooking utensils as well.[3]
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Douse the cabbage in vinegar water, if desired. An old trick to use is to leave the cabbage lightly doused in vinegar water for a couple of minutes before proceeding to wash the cabbage with water. Usually between two or four minutes. Vinegar kills some types of bacteria and helps killing mold and mildew that could have grown on the cabbage.[4]
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I picked a head of cabbage from my garden, doused it with vinegar, and while I was rinsing it off, it split in half. Why would this happen?
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You might have handled it roughly. If there are rotting/black parts, that's a reason, too.
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Do I leave the large outside leaves on the cabbage to cook?
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If they aren't too dirty, browned, ripped up, or spotted, yes.
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Do I separate each cabbage leaf?
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You don't have to. Just chop it up to use!
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Use clean surfaces and clean utensils when prepping or cooking.[5]
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Use hot water when washing the vegetable to kill bacteria and get dirt off easily.
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Please be cautious of hot water, which may burn you.
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Avoid eye contact with vinegar.
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- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/leafy-greens.html
- ↑ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/7-tips-cleaning-fruits-vegetables
- ↑ https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Cooking-And-Food/Vegetables-and-Fruit/Everyday-tips-for-washing-vegetables-and-fruit.aspx
- ↑ https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/emergency-resources/how-to-use-series/how-to-use-cabbage/
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/steps-healthy-fruits-veggies.html
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/steps-healthy-fruits-veggies.html
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This article was co-authored by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 179,294 times.
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