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On Saturday, I made my biweekly trip to Sam's Club for my haul.  While there, I grabbed two bags of beautiful avocados - yeah they were pricey, but when I considered the tray of cookies was just as pricey, I went for the healthy option.  So two bags, 5 large avocados each, about 17$ and change for both.  They are now perfectly ripe and I am sitting here at my desk eating one, chopped, with salt, everything bagel and a squirt of lime.  Delicious.  So typically I will lose one or two to over ripening if I haven't eaten them fast enough.

 

Looked up how to keep them staying fresh for up to 4 to 5 days after ripening.  One source suggested dunking them whole into a pot of water and placing in the fridge.  When I get home, I will try that to see if it actually works.  

 

Anyone have other ways of stretching the days they stay OK before "melting down."

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They turn brown almost instantly.  You can make a ton of guac, but then that will also turn brown

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Once they are ripe I put them in the fridge, they last several days.

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@bmorechick. There is a way avocados can be frozen.  Check Google for direction.   At the price you paid, I'd look into it.  Also refrigeration slows the ripening process.

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Putting avocados in water, in the fridge, works! 

 

 

They do last and seem to be perfectly ripened!

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Storing them in water isn't safe, it's a breeding ground for bacteria.

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crisper drawer will hasten the ripening

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Does anyone know if avocados are high in cholesterol ? Thanks

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@Group 5 minus 1 - no the have monounsaturated fatty acids & actually help reduce cholesterol.
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@Stray Thanks!