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Fiddlehead Ferns

Fiddlehead Ferns
Common Packs:

1-, 3-, and 5-lb. packs.

Receiving Inspecting:

Fiddlehead ferns should be tightly coiled, with good elasticity, and bright green color. Avoid product with brown or yellow coloring.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 38-45° F/3-7° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
1 to 2 days.
Troubleshooting:

If not used quickly, fiddleheads may turn brown or yellow; their freshness is short-lived.

Usage Ideas:

  • Sauté fiddlehead ferns with chopped ham and diced onions; deglaze with sherry and serve with braised chicken.
  • Serve steamed fiddlehead ferns with roast beef and horseradish sauce.

Seasonality:

May
Jun

Flavor Profile

Grassy notes combined with earthiness; less acidic than asparagus.

Texture Profile

Firm and tender, with a texture similar to asparagus.

Pairings

Pair with ham, horseradish, mushrooms, onions, and sherry.

Substitution Suggestions

Asparagus, green beans.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 oz. Fiddlehead ferns (28g) grams
Calories 10
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg0%
Iron 0.37mg2%
Potassium 105mg2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.