Storing fiddleheads is easy and takes very little time. Find out (below) how to dehydrate them as well as freeze them. If you are still looking for places to harvest fiddleheads then be sure to check out Fiddlehead Hunting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5RgXwi3r8&list=PLWDvHMP2VC0msMMikBShdp1gZz4RQcJCD).How to Dehydrate Fiddleheads:Brush off as much of the brown sheath covering from the ferns as you can.Keeping the coiled croziers whole, place them into a large pot of water. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then let boil 1 minute. Turn off the heat and quickly strain the fiddleheads through a large colander. Let them cool naturally as they drain. Once cool, place them on a towel for 10 minutes for further drying.Dehydrate the fiddleheads on high for 24-48 hours or until completely bone dry. Then store in an air tight container such as a mason jar in a cool dry place. They will last an easy one year. Be absolutely sure that theyre completely dry before storing otherwise they will spoil.To rehydrate and cook the ferns, soak them in cold water for a few hours until soft, then prepare them in your favourite recipe.#fiddleheads #preserves #frozenwildedibles
