Small tips to help preserve ginger easily, use all year round without worrying about it drying out or spoiling!

🧊 1. Freeze It Whole or in Portions

Freezing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to preserve ginger — and it doesn’t require any special tools.

How to do it:

• Wash and dry your ginger thoroughly (you can peel it first, or not — your choice).
• Wrap the root tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight freezer bag.
• Freeze it whole, or cut it into smaller chunks for easy access.

How to use:

• Grate frozen ginger directly into dishes — it’s even easier to grate when frozen!
• No need to thaw before use.

✅ Bonus tip: You can also freeze peeled ginger in ice cube trays with a little water or oil to make quick-use ginger “cubes.”

🫙 2. Store in Honey (Tasty + Preserving!)

Ginger preserved in honey is a treat on its own and a fantastic addition to teas, desserts, or even marinades.

How to do it:

• Peel and slice fresh ginger thinly.
• Place the slices in a clean glass jar.
• Pour raw honey over the ginger until fully covered.
• Seal and store in the fridge.

The honey not only preserves the ginger, but also infuses with its flavor, making it a delicious health-boosting syrup.

🫖 Perfect for: Ginger tea, sore throat remedies, or drizzling over yogurt or toast.

🧴 3. Store in Vinegar or Alcohol (For Cooking or Medicinal Use)

Preserving ginger in vinegar or alcohol extends its shelf life and enhances its tangy or spicy notes.

How to do it:

• Peel and slice ginger.
• Place in a sterilized glass jar.
• Cover with rice vinegar, white vinegar, or vodka.
• Seal and store in a cool, dark place or in the fridge.

This method can last months, and the liquid itself becomes a flavored tonic or cooking ingredient.

🥢 Great for: Asian-inspired sauces, pickling, or sipping small amounts for digestion.

🧂 4. Dehydrate It (Then Powder It or Store as Chips)

Drying ginger is a great long-term solution that saves space and creates a shelf-stable spice.

How to do it:

• Peel and slice ginger thinly.
• Use a dehydrator or low oven (around 150°F or 65°C) for several hours until completely dry.
• Store dried slices in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

You can also grind the dried ginger into powder using a spice grinder — and voilà, homemade ground ginger!

🧁 Ideal for: Baking, spice blends, teas, and smoothies.

🍶 5. Refrigerate It Properly

If you want to use your fresh ginger within a few weeks, proper refrigeration can make a big difference.

Best method:

• Wrap unpeeled ginger in a paper towel to absorb moisture.
• Place it in a zip-top bag or airtight container.
• Store in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.

This simple trick can extend the freshness of ginger for 2–3 weeks!

🎯 Bonus Tip: Buy in Bulk, Preserve in Batches

When ginger is in season or on sale, buy it in bulk and preserve it using several methods. For example:

• Freeze some
• Honey-preserve a portion
• Dry a batch for powder
• Keep a few fresh in the fridge

This way, you’ll always have the right type of ginger on hand for cooking, teas, remedies, or baking — no last-minute grocery runs needed.