freezing dtuff
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freezing dtuff
can cabbage be frozen, if so what steps? like the other greens, I was wondering if I blanch the leaves forst, put them in cold water, let cool and guess pat dry put in bags then freeze. would like some feed back on this.
and how about cantalope, watermelon, honey dew, and the other water based fruits.
thanks for your answers!!
and how about cantalope, watermelon, honey dew, and the other water based fruits.
thanks for your answers!!
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I have heard that you can freeze a whole head of cabbage to prepare it for cabbage rolls. Once the head comes out of the freezer, you let it thaw and then the leaves are soft and pliable for removing from the head and wrapping into rolls. This will give you an idea of what frozen cabbage becomes after thawing.
I have heard of blending melon with a simple syrup to make frozen ices but not freezing as a fruit.
I have heard of blending melon with a simple syrup to make frozen ices but not freezing as a fruit.
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Most fruits can be frozen, simply by cutting up and freezing.
However, you may find they will be softer and may slump when thawed (eg. strawberries, raspberries, plums etc.).
Also, with a lot of water/juice created.
Melons will keep their shape fairly well, though may be softer in texture and create some juice.
Cabbage can be frozen, blanched or not.
When I want to freeze something, but unsure ... I try a small "test" when I have some on hand. That way I haven't done a lot of work or gone to a big expense, if I do not like the results. Leave it in the freezer for a couple of weeks, and then take it out and see how it "performs" and make your decisions.
And yes, Google, can be a your best friend for more info!
However, you may find they will be softer and may slump when thawed (eg. strawberries, raspberries, plums etc.).
Also, with a lot of water/juice created.
Melons will keep their shape fairly well, though may be softer in texture and create some juice.
Cabbage can be frozen, blanched or not.
When I want to freeze something, but unsure ... I try a small "test" when I have some on hand. That way I haven't done a lot of work or gone to a big expense, if I do not like the results. Leave it in the freezer for a couple of weeks, and then take it out and see how it "performs" and make your decisions.
And yes, Google, can be a your best friend for more info!
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Yes, you can freeze cabbage. I do for soup. I just chop the cabbage up, put it in vacuum seal bags and then in the freezer. When I get ready to make vegetable soup, I grab a bag of cabbage and dump it in. It's SOOO good. I've never frozen it for cabbage rolls, so I'm not sure how it would turn out.
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REgarding freezing melon like fruits I did it once many years ago and was very disapointed with the results I cut the fruit into bite sized pieces and froze them in zip lock bags .When I defrosted them the juice was in the bowl and the remaining fruit was a limp undesirable mess Never again
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Yes, you can freeze cabbage. I do for soup. I just chop the cabbage up, put it in vacuum seal bags and then in the freezer. When I get ready to make vegetable soup, I grab a bag of cabbage and dump it in. It's SOOO good. I've never frozen it for cabbage rolls, so I'm not sure how it would turn out.
Last edited by grammyj; 06-17-2013 at 03:17 PM.
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