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Old 27-05-2008, 01:47 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default How does one prepare broccoli for freezing ?

MrMe wrote:
I pulled in a mess of broccoli tonight. I would like to freeze it. I
read somewhere that you blanch it for 3-5 minutes, emerse
in cold water til heat is gone and the one must dry it before
freezing ( water on it will turn it soggy ? ). How does one dry it.
I would like it as fresh as possible and the idea of leaving it out
to air dry after blanching it seems to defeat the idea of freshness ..

Any suggestions ?

TIA

= Me =



Blanch it, quench it, and then shake the excess water off. Doesn't need
to be dry. Then bag it in freezer bags or Tupperware freezer
containers. HTH

Bob