How to Store Fresh Rutabagas (10 Steps)

Rutabagas are root vegetables that are closely related to turnips. The vegetables are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber and potassium. While you may consume the produce raw, people prepare the produce by using a variety of cooking methods such as baking, steaming, boiling and braising. When you purchase or harvest fresh rutabagas, they must be stored properly to prolong the shelf life. Rutabagas are either stored in the refrigerator or preserved in the freezer.

Things You'll Need

  • Knife
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Cooking pot
  • Bowl
  • Ice water
  • Freezer container or freezer bag
  • Paper towels
  • Plastic bag

Freeze Rutabaga

  1. Slice the green tops off the rutabagas with a knife. Rinse the produce under cool running water.

  2. Peel the outer skin off the rutabagas with a vegetable peeler.

  3. Slice the rutabagas into 1 to 2 inch cubes.

  4. Bring a pot of water to a full boil. Blanch the rutabagas in the water for three minutes.

  5. Place the blanched rutabagas into a bowl of ice water. Allow the produce to cool for three to five minutes.

  6. Store the rutabagas into a freezer container or freezer storage bag. Leave 1/2 inch of head-space in the container.

  7. Place the rutabagas into the freezer.

Refrigerate Rutabaga

  1. Remove any excess soil from the rutabagas. Rinse the produce under cool running water.

  2. Cut off the tops and small roots from the rutabagas. Dry the rutabagas off with paper towels.

  3. Place the rutabagas in a plastic bag. Store the produce in the refrigerator at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rutabagas will last longer with a humidity level of 98 to 100 percent, so store them into a controlled vegetable storage drawer for best results.

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