Avacados

[a12bee]

I'll ask you gore-mets, When I buy avocados that haven't ripened yet, how come they never do? Whats the trick?
[Zap Branagan] Gwack-a-mole [/Zap Branagan]

 

[dodgechargerfan]

They ripen after they've been picked. So, eventually, it will get ripe.
If you want to hasten the process, put it in a brown paper bag and store it at room temperature or even just slightly above (but not hot).
That will trap the gases released from the avocado and help speed up the ripening process.
2 to 5 days should do it. Check it. If it has a firm feel but gives a bit when you squeeze it, it's ripe.
To kick start it even more,
you could toss a banana in the bag. It gives off more gas, faster and will ripen it and the avocado that much quicker.

 

[BootHead]

mmm gasses a gass bag and a big bowl of gwac-a-mole.

good info there :dcf:

 

[a12bee]

I've been leaving them in the refrigerator with disappointing results, I'll try the counter top in a paper bag. Avocados -n- taters -n- beef oh my!

 

[dustergal]

DCF is right on....and I've got a great guacamole recipe around here someplace if anyone is interested.

 

[a12bee]

Why yes, Yes I am interested in you guacamole recipe.
Oooo, who can teach me how to make green chile? Hotter the better.
:helpme:[smilie=:::jass: