Preparing and Chopping Kohlrabi
When growing kohlrabi, it is important to harvest it before it gets too big. If it gets too big, the kohlrabi will be woody and difficult to chew. To prepare the kohlrabi for preserving, cut off the root and leaves. Set the leaves aside since those can also be preserved. The outer skin of the kohlrabi bulb is thick so peeling it like a potato is not sufficient to remove the tough outer skin. Using a sharp knife, cut about 1/4″ off the outside of the kohlrabi.
Debbie
My uncle pickles it. I love it this way and it is a big treat for me.
Montana Homesteader
Wow, I’ve never heard of pickling kohlrabi but I think I’ll have to give it a try!
Anna
I never knew you could preserve kohlrabi. I’m going to try it out next time we get some at the market. Thanks!
Montana Homesteader
The grocery stores around here don’t sell kohlrabi so preserving it is a great way to be able to eat it year round. Good luck!
Sheri
I am enjoying your site I was just thinking this morning I have spinach down stairs what can I do with it well I thank you for your instructions on blanching and freezing I do dehydrate spinach, wasn’t sure exactly how to do it by freezing and not having it go to mush. Will give this a go thanks for all the info.
Jean
We love to slice the kohlrabi and eat it raw
Kathy S
We have a garden full of it!
Looking for ways to store it for winter.
Thanks
Edward O’Connor
I’ve grown kohlrabi for several years and all posts I’ve read concerning how to peal are too extreme. I found that one can simply get the paring knife under the tough fibrous layer on the bottom and pull that layer up toward the top. Over 2/3 of the outer layer will come off. Very simple trimming after that.
Douglas Cummins
Well use KohlRabbi like you use cabbage, so we have lots of coleslaw all summer. Thanks for the tip on how to freeze it. We make a dish with kohlrabbie, oinions, potatoes, carrots and a ring of Polish saugage. It’s delsih.
Margaret
Wow. That sounds yummy!
Jean Galep
Has anyone ever tried waxing it? I have not, but I might give it a try with one or two and see.