Should feta cheese be kept in water?

If you open the package, use some of the whole feta block and want to keep the rest for more than a few days, it should be kept in a solution of kosher salt and water. This will help the cheese keep its tangy flavor and firm texture.

Can I freeze feta cheese?

Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use, let it thaw and use it in your cooking/baking.

How do you know if feta cheese has gone bad?

Like all other food, feta cheese might go bad if it is not stored in the right way. The first thing you will notice is the bad smell when you open the cheese container.It smells like sour-cream in an unpleasant way. Also, if there is mold or any color changes on it, you should discard it. Another sign showing that the cheese has gone bad is the texture. If it has become slimy, you shouldn't eat it.

How To Store Feta Cheese (In Brine)

Feta cheese stored in brine in a jar, kosher salt on the side.

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To keep feta cheese fresh for a long time, make a simple brine with water and kosher salt and store the cheese in it.

Author: Zerrin & Yusuf
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Preserving
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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1 cup water, at room temperature
2 teaspoons kosher salt

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Instructions

Dissolve kosher salt in water.
Cut the leftover feta cheese in cubes and place them in this simple brine.
Make sure all pieces of cheese are covered well with the brine.
After placing the feta cheese in the brine, seal the container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks. When you are ready to use, take feta cubes from the brine, rinse under water and then use them.

Notes

Double or triple the amount of water and salt if needed.
Don't use table salt as a substitute. It won't keep the cheese firm. Use either kosher salt or sea salt.
You don't have to slice the cheese before adding it into the brine, you can store a whole or half block of feta cheese in this brine if you want. But we find it easier to take the cheese cubes out of the container as needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 0
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 622.4 mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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