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Sooner — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:15:23 GMT

Do you take off the outside leaves and then wash the whole head? Or do you take it all apart and wash it?

Sometimes I just wash the whole head after I peel off the outside layers, and feel terribly guilty about it!

How do you do it? I like to take it all apart, wash it in water, rinse 3 times and spin dry. But sometimes. . .

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RedTop — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:23:18 GMT

I take it completely apart, remove the core and thick ribs, and rinse thoroughly. The guinea pigs have a feast on the parts I take out.

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On It — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:23:25 GMT

@Sooner I remove the outside leaves, then remove the core by cutting around it. After the core is gone, I hold the lettuce head under running water and break it open where water can penetrate. I pay particular attention to the outside and core because of all of the recalls. I have no way to know if this is proper procedure. It is just what I do that makes me feel safer. Of course, I allow the water to drain by putting the core side down.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:34:00 GMT

I peel the outer leaves, core it (by slamming it core side down on the counter), then rinse and drain.

I wrap the head in paper towels and put in a Debbie Meyer green bag, it lasts for at least a month.

I change out the paper towels when they become damp, dry them out, then rotate them.

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KBEANS — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:38:32 GMT

@Sooner I do it just like you...without the guilt. 😆 Then I do like @KingstonsMom and put it in a Debbie Meyer container, haven't tried her bags. It does help it remain fresher longer.

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ScrapHappy — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:47:41 GMT

I take the outside leaves off. Cut/break into pieces and wash.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:00:55 GMT

You wash it?

J/K

I do what @KingstonsMom does but I honestly cannot tell you the last time I bought iceberg lettuce.

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ECBG — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:02:21 GMT

@On It wrote:
@Sooner I remove the outside leaves, then remove the core by cutting around it. After the core is gone, I hold the lettuce head under running water and break it open where water can penetrate. I pay particular attention to the outside and core because of all of the recalls. I have no way to know if this is proper procedure. It is just what I do that makes me feel safer. Of course, I allow the water to drain by putting the core side down.

@On It

I do exactly as you do. The leaves are tight enough to be clean. I do remove all visible ribs since they go bad quickly.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:49:32 GMT

I do the same as some of you: remove outer leaves, slam the core against the counter and remove it, run water into the core and over the outer leaves, drain it core side down, wrap in a few pieces of paper towels and then store in a green bag in the crisper. Lasts for weeks and is perfectly crispy for sandwiches!

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IamMrsG — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:30:53 GMT

I prefer not to wash produce before storing. To store, I remove the core and put the head into a decades-old Tupperware bowl designed for that purpose.

An hour or so before I want the lettuce, I take off the portion I want. If it's to be shredded or chopped, I do that with a plastic knife, otherwise leave the leaves whole, then wash. After spin drying the lettuce, roll it inside a clean towel and put back in the refrigerator (or freezer if I'm in a hurry) to crisp.

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Mominohio — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:44:55 GMT

Any kind of lettuce I remove and discard outside leaves, sometimes a couple of layers.

Then for iceberg, I break it in half and run lots of cold water through it, shake it out, and break it up and run it through my salad spinner.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:25:46 GMT

I remove the core and then take off the outer leaves. I will then cut off what I need for that meal, chop it, and then run it through the salad spinner. The leftover head is put in a Debbie Meyer Green Bag until I need it for a meal.

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wagirl — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:22:19 GMT

I remove the huge outer leaves only---never wash any veg until I use it--same with fruit--when I use it I wash it---keep my produce in green bags with paper towels

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Nightowlz — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:41:33 GMT

@On It wrote:
@Sooner I remove the outside leaves, then remove the core by cutting around it. After the core is gone, I hold the lettuce head under running water and break it open where water can penetrate. I pay particular attention to the outside and core because of all of the recalls. I have no way to know if this is proper procedure. It is just what I do that makes me feel safer. Of course, I allow the water to drain by putting the core side down.

@On It

That's the same way I do it except I don't use a knife. I smack it on the counter to remove the core. LOL!!!
Don't ask me where I learned that since I have no idea.
After it drains I wrap what's left in paper towels & put in Debbie Meyer green bag.

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ID2 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:08:52 GMT

Ugh. I don't buy iceburg lettuce. There is absolutely no nutritional value to it at all. There are many other lettuces out there that have great benefits!

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panda1234 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:23:27 GMT

@On It wrote:
@Sooner I remove the outside leaves, then remove the core by cutting around it. After the core is gone, I hold the lettuce head under running water and break it open where water can penetrate. I pay particular attention to the outside and core because of all of the recalls. I have no way to know if this is proper procedure. It is just what I do that makes me feel safer. Of course, I allow the water to drain by putting the core side down.

@On It An easy way to take the core out is just by slamming on the counter and pulling it out.

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vabreeze — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:40:13 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Ugh. I don't buy iceburg lettuce. There is absolutely no nutritional value to it at all.
here are many other lettuces out there that have great benefits!

Au contraire!!! Per web md:

"Lettuce and other leafy greens make up an important part of a healthy diet. Iceberg lettuce is known for having a crisp, crunchy texture and a mildly sweet flavor. This makes it a favorite in many homes and restaurants, and with children who may not like more bitter greens.

Health Benefits

Iceberg lettuce is a great bridge food for people who don’t eat enough other vegetables. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a pleasant crunch. And while iceberg lettuce gets a bad reputation for not being as nutritious as other lettuces, it’s packed with Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and folate. Iceberg lettuce can offer a range of important health benefits for you and your family.

Improve Blood Clotting

Iceberg lettuce is packed with Vitamin K, which has been shown to help with blood clotting.

People who have issues with blood clotting may benefit from a diet high in Vitamin K. Still, Vitamin K deficiency is extremely rare for most people. If you do have a history of bleeding disorders or liver disease, you may want to check with your doctor to see if you could benefit from more Vitamin K in your diet."

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BunSnoop — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:29:36 GMT

@vabreeze , great reply!!!!!!

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:42:20 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Ugh. I don't buy iceburg lettuce. There is absolutely no nutritional value to it at all. There are many other lettuces out there that have great benefits!

@ID2 ,then I guess you could have skipped this thread.

Sometimes I want a wedge salad. And you need iceburg for that.

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Northern Belle 2 — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:46:33 GMT

If the outer leaves are not in good shape (which is usually the case), I remove them. I then remove the leaves from the core, spray them with vegetable wash, and rinse them in my salad spinner.