Comments on: Preserving Summer’s Bounty: Blanching and Freezing Vegetables http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Small Batch Dehydrating for the Summer Bounty | Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-67758 Small Batch Dehydrating for the Summer Bounty | Keeper of the Home Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:02:13 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-67758 [...] Toss everything into the pot and set your timer (most veggies will blanche in 2 minutes, but see this post for more information on how to blanche vegetables). (Time= 2-3 [...] [...] Toss everything into the pot and set your timer (most veggies will blanche in 2 minutes, but see this post for more information on how to blanche vegetables). (Time= 2-3 [...]

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-65235 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:31:55 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-65235 <a href="#comment-65234" rel="nofollow">@Ida</a>, I don't think the issue is with safety as much as it is with taste, color and texture. Do you still find that the vegetables taste nice and maintain a good texture? If so, that's great! @Ida, I don't think the issue is with safety as much as it is with taste, color and texture. Do you still find that the vegetables taste nice and maintain a good texture? If so, that's great!

]]> By: Idahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-65234 Ida Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:38:22 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-65234 I have froze vegetables for years without blanching. I rinse, dry and freeze. Thats it, and I'm still here I have froze vegetables for years without blanching. I rinse, dry and freeze.
Thats it, and I'm still here

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-61780 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:25:47 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-61780 <a href="#comment-61732" rel="nofollow">@Heather Tully</a>, No, not mushy. Now, something like zucchini won't have the same texture as it would fresh. Nothing really will. But they'll be similar to frozen vegetables that you buy at the store. You probably wouldn't want to just thaw and eat them raw (peas and beans aren't bad that way, though), they're usually better cooked into something. @Heather Tully, No, not mushy. Now, something like zucchini won't have the same texture as it would fresh. Nothing really will. But they'll be similar to frozen vegetables that you buy at the store. You probably wouldn't want to just thaw and eat them raw (peas and beans aren't bad that way, though), they're usually better cooked into something.

]]> By: Heather Tullyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-61732 Heather Tully Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:32:14 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-61732 When you cook your veggies after freezing them, are they mushy? I'm wondering about diced or sliced veggies like zucchini or squash or green beans? When you cook your veggies after freezing them, are they mushy? I'm wondering about diced or sliced veggies like zucchini or squash or green beans?
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]]> By: ø Blanching and Freezing Vegetables | FreshReview.nethttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-51972 ø Blanching and Freezing Vegetables | FreshReview.net Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:57:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-51972 [...] This year I added a new skill to my food preservation repertoire, and I can’t believe how simple it is! Blanching and then freezing veggies is a great way to preserve excess food from the garden or summer markets. source [...] [...] This year I added a new skill to my food preservation repertoire, and I can’t believe how simple it is! Blanching and then freezing veggies is a great way to preserve excess food from the garden or summer markets. source [...]

]]> By: Michelle Vanden Berghttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-18841 Michelle Vanden Berg Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:48:26 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-18841 Just thought that I would let you know if you don't already, Ziploc has bags for actually freezing vegetables. Not just freezer bags, but bags that you actually seal by vacuuming out all of the air. The little vacuum pump comes in one of the boxes with a few bags and then you can also get boxes of the bags separately. They are inexpensive and it is really easy and quick to use. They are usually found with the canning supplies and not just in the bag section. We got them at Walmart. I love them. You can use them for many things, not just freezing vegetables. I also have used them for some meat. Thanks. Just thought that I would let you know if you don't already, Ziploc has bags for actually freezing vegetables. Not just freezer bags, but bags that you actually seal by vacuuming out all of the air. The little vacuum pump comes in one of the boxes with a few bags and then you can also get boxes of the bags separately. They are inexpensive and it is really easy and quick to use. They are usually found with the canning supplies and not just in the bag section. We got them at Walmart. I love them. You can use them for many things, not just freezing vegetables. I also have used them for some meat. Thanks.

]]> By: Shannonhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-18840 Shannon Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:52:25 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-18840 I have gardened for several years, and we have always done our green beans this way, because that's what my hubby said we were supposed to do, BUT I had no idea WHY we blanched (or par boiled) them first. I froze some green tomatoes (love fried green tomatoes!) a couple weeks ago, but didn't blanch them. My MIL does them that way, and says they turn out just fine, but that may be because they weren't ripe. Anyhoo, I just wanted to thank you for the info! I just discovered your site, through tammysrecipes.com, so I'm going to go poke around here now! :-D xoxo Shannon I have gardened for several years, and we have always done our green beans this way, because that's what my hubby said we were supposed to do, BUT I had no idea WHY we blanched (or par boiled) them first. I froze some green tomatoes (love fried green tomatoes!) a couple weeks ago, but didn't blanch them. My MIL does them that way, and says they turn out just fine, but that may be because they weren't ripe.

Anyhoo, I just wanted to thank you for the info! I just discovered your site, through tammysrecipes.com, so I'm going to go poke around here now! :-D

xoxo
Shannon

]]> By: Jodihttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-18839 Jodi Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:28:44 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-18839 you are doing the right thing with the zucchini... it doesn't need to be blanched. I grate mine in 2 cup portions and then freeze them in ziploc bags... when I go to make zucchini muffins/bread I thaw and dump the whole thing into my muffins.... make sure you use the liquid that separates from the zucchini upon thawing - if you leave it out your bread/muffins will be too dry. I make a killer chocolate zucchini bread - use your favorite recipe and substitute a portion of the flour with baking cocoa - (I usually substitute about 1/2 cup).... it is awesome! you are doing the right thing with the zucchini... it doesn't need to be blanched. I grate mine in 2 cup portions and then freeze them in ziploc bags... when I go to make zucchini muffins/bread I thaw and dump the whole thing into my muffins.... make sure you use the liquid that separates from the zucchini upon thawing - if you leave it out your bread/muffins will be too dry. I make a killer chocolate zucchini bread - use your favorite recipe and substitute a portion of the flour with baking cocoa - (I usually substitute about 1/2 cup).... it is awesome!

]]> By: Mary Annhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html/comment-page-1#comment-18838 Mary Ann Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:57:18 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/07/preserving-summers-bounty-blanching-vegetables.html#comment-18838 Like EllaJac, I use a large strainer for the boiling. Makes it easy to take things in and out. I blanche and freeze lots of green beans. We really like them this way although others in my family prefer them canned. I freeze them because I don't yet have a pressure canner. I've done broccoli and cauliflower like this before too when I got a bunch really cheap. Except for freezing shredded zucchini, I've never had good success with freezing summer squash-too watery! Like EllaJac, I use a large strainer for the boiling. Makes it easy to take things in and out. I blanche and freeze lots of green beans. We really like them this way although others in my family prefer them canned. I freeze them because I don't yet have a pressure canner. I've done broccoli and cauliflower like this before too when I got a bunch really cheap. Except for freezing shredded zucchini, I've never had good success with freezing summer squash-too watery!

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