Preserving the Harvest
Sharing my Favorite Methods to Preserve the Harvest
Day #21
Blanching & Freezing Vegetables
Broccoli – Cauliflower – Cabbage
No matter if you have a small garden or a larger garden it’s always great to learn preservation techniques. If you decide to purchase from a farm stand, or local grower, even the grocery store you can take those veggies and fruits and preserve them for a later time.
There are many ways to preserve foods however some vegetables you are unable to can (not safe) so I like to use the Blanching & Freezing Technique to preserve my vegetables.
Bonus Tip: Save your stalks and freeze into their own container and use these pieces for soups and puree during the winter for homemade deliciousness!
Laura’s Favorite Way to Blanch & Freeze
Step 1: Wash & Cut Produce (My favorites to Blanch & Freeze are Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Cabbage)
Step 2: Bring water to a boil, place produce into boiling water and start timing according to chart below.
Step 3: Using a large slotted spoon place into a colander that has been placed over a bowl. Place next batch in water and time.
Step 4: Allow to drain for a few minutes and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Freeze for a few hours or until you remember.
Step 5: Using your vacuum sealer place the quantity you would use for a specific meal, or soup and process. Place back into freezer! Done!
I Love my Food Saver Vacuum Sealer – I’ve had it for many many years which they no longer make that model but you can find plenty of other options that will fit your needs and budget by clicking HERE.
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View My Recommended Canning Supplies HERE
Day #2 Top Gardening Tips to Start Today
Day #5 Garden Planning
Day #6 Learn to Grow Anywhere
Day #7 Top Tools to Have on Hand
Day #8 Learn about Good pests in your garden
Day #9 Vertical Gardening
Day #10 Gardening Quick Guides
Day #11 Creating a Compost
Day #12 Introduction to Herbs Part 1
Day #13 Introduction to Herbs Part 2
Day#14 Children in the Garden
Day #15 Growing Root Vegetables
Day #16 Tomato Time
Day #17 All about the Dry Bean
Day #18 Saving for the Future-Seed Saving
Day #19 Preserving the Harvest- Canning
Day #20 Preserving the Harvest – Dehydrating
