Are These Shallots To Old

[cecil39]

I found a net of shallots in the garage that my dear one bought in the autumn, although they seem firm enough I wonder if they would still be good to pickle or will they just go soft and slimy due to their age, what do you guys think?

[alavahalf]

If they are still firm they should be fine. I am still using my shallots from last year. .. I had six sacks from my allotment. Just go through them and give them a squeeze and discard any soft ones.

[cecil39]

thanks alavahalf I will give them a go then, just did not want to cry my way through them only to find it a waste of time.