Storing Leeks and Spring Onions: Freeze, Pickle, Dry, or Cook

Leeks and spring onions don't store long fresh. Best preservation methods:

Freeze: Slice, blanch 30 seconds, freeze on trays, bag. Best for cooked dishes.
Pickle: Spring onions pickle beautifully in vinegar brine.
Dry: Dehydrate slices for soups/stews.
Cook & Freeze: Make leek soup, tart, or caramelized onions; freeze portions.

Refrigerator life: 1–2 weeks for onions, 1 week for leeks before limp.

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