Freezing broccoli and cauliflower

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Makes 1 pint
1⅓ pounds Makes 1 pint

Directions

BROCCOLI

CAULIFLOWER

BROCCOLI 1. Choose compact, dark green heads. Stalks should be tender, not woody.

2. Wash well, then soak heads of broccoli in 1 cup salt per gallon of water for ½ hour to get rid of bugs. Rinse in fresh water; drain.

3. Cut stalks to fit into containers. Split stalks so that heads are about 1 to 1-½ inches in diameter.

4. Blanch 3 minutes. Cool; drain well.

5. Pack into containers. Seal, label, and freeze.

6. Cook frozen broccoli 5 to 8 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER 1. Choose compact, white, tender heads.

2. Break into flowerets about 1 inch in diameter.

3. Wash well, then soak in salt water as for broccoli. Rinse with fresh water; drain.

4. Blanch 3 minutes. Cool; drain well.

5. Tray freeze or pack into containers. Seal, label, and freeze.

6. Cook frozen cauliflower 5 to 8 minutes.

Source: Vegetable Gardening Encyclopedia Typos by Dorothy Flatman 1995 Submitted By DOROTHY FLATMAN On 09-29-95

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