How long do Brussels sprouts last?

Fresh Brussels sprouts keep 3 to 5 days in the fridge from the day you buy them. Blanched, they keep 10 to 12 months in the freezer.

Food	Fridge	Freezer
Brussels sprouts	3–5 daysfrom purchase	10–12 monthsfrom purchase

Fridge at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder, freezer at −18 °C (0 °F). Freezer times are for best quality: food kept frozen stays safe, but slowly loses taste and texture. These times are USDA guidance, not a guarantee. When in doubt, throw it out.

How to tell if Brussels sprouts have gone bad

Yellow outer leaves: peel them off, the inside is often still fine.
Soft, mushy sprouts, or black spots spreading inside.
A strong, sour or rotten smell, or mold.

How to store Brussels sprouts

Keep them unwashed and untrimmed in a loose or perforated bag in the crisper drawer.
Sprouts still on the stalk keep a little longer: cut them off just before cooking.
Trim and wash them just before cooking.

Can you freeze Brussels sprouts?

Yes, for 10 to 12 months. Trim them, blanch them for 3 to 5 minutes depending on size, cool them in ice water, dry them and freeze them in a single layer before bagging. Roast or steam them from frozen.

Questions

Can you eat Brussels sprouts with yellow leaves?

Yes. Peel off the yellow outer leaves; if the sprout underneath is firm and green, it's fine.

How long do cooked Brussels sprouts last?

3 to 4 days in the fridge in a sealed container.

Can you prepare Brussels sprouts ahead?

You can trim them a day ahead and keep them in a sealed container in the fridge; cook them within a day or two.

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