In general, however, sprouts should give off a fresh, earthy smell.

Should brussel sprouts be refrigerated. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with oil. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Store fresh, unwashed, and untrimmed brussels sprouts — both loose and on the stalk — in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. They cannot be left on your counter. Keep your sprouts in a bowl covered with a plastic food wrap and poke small holes in the top with a toothpick or similar instrument.

The question should be whether brussels sprouts should smell bad. The shelf life of brussels sprouts is affected by a number of factors, including the way they are stored and the preparation method. The most common way to freeze brussels sprouts is to blanch them first.

A pound of fresh, trimmed brussels sprouts will yield about 1 1/2 pints frozen. A package of frozen brussels. To freeze cooked brussels sprouts, you must:

To package, place the sprouts in a single layer in a freezer bag, press out any air, and seal. Once the water starts boiling, toss your brussels sprouts in and let them cook in boiling water for about eight. They should be kept in the freezer.

The blanching process stops the breakdown of enzymes and stops. That, of course, is also subjective. Brussels sprouts last for 8 to 10 days in the fridge before they can go bad if you store them properly in the right conditions.