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Can I just cut the slimy parts off my rhubarb?

jen223 | May 10, 201502:16 PM 2
Rhubarb Safe to Eat?

I bought some rhubarb stalks 11 days ago and neglected to use them. Now I'd like to make a crumble, but I'm not sure if my rhubarb is still edible. The stalks are brown and slimy on the ends but still fine, although a bit limp, in the middle. Can I just remove the slimy parts and still use the rest?

Thanks! Hate to waste food and am already annoyed with myself for forgetting I had the rhubarb!

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    tardigrade That's what I'd do. A trick for perking up limp produce: after trimming off any bad parts, let the rest soak for about an hour...

    That's what I'd do.

    A trick for perking up limp produce: after trimming off any bad parts, let the rest soak for about an hour in cold water and vinegar - about a tablespoon of vinegar to a gallon of water. Drain and use as normal.

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