Questions tagged [blanching]
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Is blanch freezing vegetables required for short term storage?
I need some vegetables to last for about a month until I've juiced them all.
Blanch freezing many vegetables sees them last for periods 6 months and longer, but it's a bit of a hassle.
Would just ziplocking them in the freezer direct give me a…
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What is the conversion of fresh basil to Frozen blanched basil
I grew a lot of fresh basil. I blanched and then froze it to make pesto at a later date ,but I did not measure it beforehand . So I was wondering what One 1 cup of fresh basil is equivalent to how much Frozen blanched basil? I blanched and froze my…
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Homemade/DIY Frozen Vegetables: Can steaming be used instead of blanching?
I want to try making my own frozen veg since they go bad fairly quickly in my fridge. I've got carrots, beans and some greens.
I've never blanched anything before, so I'm willing to try, and I understand that each veggie has their own respective…
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Why blanch handcut fries?
I work at a restaurant. Im a potential management candidate. One of my first projects is researching hand cut fries in an effort to transition from pre-cut fries to making our fries in house. I guess my question is a little more specific than why…
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How long will blanched tomatoes last in a cool area?
I ran out of time, while I was blanching tomatoes to can. Right now I have them in pots in a cool room. I blanched them yesterday, and am planning on processing them today. Are they safe to can or did bacteria already start to set in? My…
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Do I have to dry the blanched and cool-rinsed basil leaves before freezing?
I harvested all my basil today. I plan to blanch for 3 to 5 seconds and cool quickly with ice water. (In batches.) Now what? Do I really have to spread out the leaves and dry them before freezing? Sounds tedious!
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blanching slightly frozen fresh garden carrots
I searched online to see if a person could still blanch slightly frozen carrots, but nothing seems to give me a straight answer. Get a lot on how to blanch them, and that I can freeze fresh carrots, but nothing in regards to if it is possible.…
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