How to Clean Leeks

How to Clean and Prepare Leeks

May 13, 2013

Slice the Leeks in Half

How to Clean Leeks

6 / 10

by Nicole Perry 3

Slice the Leeks in Half

Slice each leek in half from end to end. This will make it easier to remove any grit lurking between the layers.

6 / 10

by Nicole Perry 3

Slice the Leeks in Half

Slice each leek in half from end to end. This will make it easier to remove any grit lurking between the layers.

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3 Comments

2 years 2 weeks

Anon 2 yea.... those are definitely scallions. Leeks are much much thicker.

2 years 2 weeks

aren't those scallions in the picture?

lauren 2 years 2 weeks

I do the same thing except I clean mine in a salad spinner which makes it a little easier to get all of the water off of the links! Great photos and great tips!