How long does red cabbage last?
It keeps in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
Product: Fresh red cabbage (whole head).
Shelf life of red cabbage at a glance
| Storage | Keeps |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Fridge | 2 weeks |
| Freezer | 10 months |
In the crisper drawer a whole head keeps about 2 weeks, often longer; cut red cabbage, tightly wrapped, about a week. Jarred red cabbage keeps a long time unopened and a few days in the fridge once opened.
How to tell if red cabbage has gone bad
The times on this page are guideline values for food stored properly. Check how it looks, smells and feels: mold, slime, an off smell or mushy spots mean it goes in the trash. Eat raw meat and fish strictly within these times, and never past a "Use By" date.