How to Blanch Fresh Vegetables for Freezing EASY Tip!

[@teresadoyle1396]

If you put them in a strainer after the ice bath and dry them completely you can then flash freeze them and vac seal them in portion sizes according to your needs. That avoids any additional frost over time. Just pull them from the freezer and pop them into a steamer (from frozen) and they literally cook in 5 minutes. A great video Jennifer for anyone! TFS and stay well!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MTTRON]

I like that tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@seshakamal951]

Woow!!! Just now I red an article to remove heavy metals, we need to do this blanching...thanks for video, Jenny 😊

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You’re welcome!👩‍🍳

[@sidwalker6902]

Miss Sheila, I saw Steve on TV today, I'm glad you've continued with the cooking show, Steve though I've never met him seemed like a great person.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

He was! Thanks for watching!

[@ChezJohn]

I love this, you have no idea how much veggies I throw away a month. Thank You SO much. 👏👏👏

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You are so welcome!

[@vnbestfood1267]

Wow. It's a great way to keep vegetables fresh, i followed your instructions and was really surprised

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad to hear that! :)

[@vnbestfood1267]

Cooking with Shotgun Red oh! Welcome

[@billybatesjr1837]

This is such a great idea I know myself when I was younger I kind of did this but over the years got away from it I do not have property anymore because I live in an apartment for gardening myself so I buy the frozen at the store occasionally I get out to the farm market and get me some fresh stuff and I will start doing this again but nothing like some good fresh vegetables keep the videos coming you’re doing a great job God bless all !!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching this!

[@stevedouglas7375]

I really like and appreciate this. Thank you Jennifer. I hope Miss Sheila is okay. I realize I said this on your last video, but it's worth repeating, at least one more time. I loved Steve and I'm oh so sorry he is no longer with us, however, I'm super glad you ladies decided to allow for "comments." I'm as sure as I can be that you'll get nothing but positive feedback. Regardless, you're great!!

[@richbennett6577]

Steve Douglas and of they don’t get positive feedback we’ll kick some ass for the ladies lol

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

I'm fine. I am in Alabama. This quarantine has all of us locked down at the moment.

[@richbennett6577]

With Covid-19 abound we’ll all have to go back to our roots. Modern people have no idea how to garden much less preserve food. Good job on helping the people out on how to conserve food

[@stevedouglas7375]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed Thank you for your reply. Yes, this whole lock down situation is frustrating as can be.

[@stevedouglas7375]

@@richbennett6577 I hear you Rich! Yes, we will always protect the ladies, even if we have to kick some ass. Man to man talking here. Love it. This channel is awesome.

[@tonkabear2369]

I appreciate this video. I never did the cold water after and always wondered why they came out mushy.

[@GamerBarnes]

Amazing tip thank you, even the cauliflower cutting, thank you very much!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You’re very welcome! 👩‍🍳❤️👩‍🍳 shotgunred.com

[@cherylb10]

Thank you Jen, I learned something

[@dankauffman8568]

I like to do the same thing when my garden comes in . (August - November) . I omit the salt and blanch in a full rolling boil for no more than one minute . Kale takes four or five depending on how tough it is . Thanks for another good one !

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great tip!

[@roninnr1378]

This video is simple and on the point. Thank you for this tutorial, I appreciate it!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You're very welcome!

[@stananderson5218]

Hi Jennifer, Miss Sheila and you'all reading this, thanks for teaching me how to do this, I had no idea. Now I can buy fresh in season! Can you freeze fresh vegetables without blanching them, or is that different? Thanks for this GREAT video.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You should always blanch most veggies, otherwise they wilt etc. You can store them longer.

[@gk6993]

Thanks. I've always wandered if there was something you had to do beforehand. Now I know.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad I could help!

[@gk6993]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed me too. Gonna have to start doing this since the stores in Australia seldom have any frozen veggies left.

[@maryhester8305]

Thanks for the information

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

My pleasure

[@elsielukiv2410]

Hi I just finished doing up three two cup bags of cauliflower broccoli and carrot following your instructions and do they ever look nice and fresh thank you

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You’re so welcome Elsie! Glad it worked out for you!👍😃

[@johnanderson3700]

You can also vacuum seal the bags prior to freezing and will keep them fresh longer

[@MTTRON]

Thank you Jen Jen! I have always had trouble blanching veggies! I either cook them too long or don't cool them well enough! Your video makes it look so easy! So where is Miss Sheila? Doing her nails? Hehe

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

LOL no Miss Sheila was home, I filmed this during the quarantine. :) I love fresh Veggies!

[@MTTRON]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed I love them too! Thanks to you I will actually have some good frozen ones! Not mush!

[@vedikazunjarrao7582]

Thank you dear. It's very helpful.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbarajohnson7782]

I blanch my fresh veggies in my instant pot for 0 to 1 minutes, do a quick release, put in ice water, drain, and put in freezer bags and your good to go.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

That works too!

[@MTTRON]

Wow blanching in the instapot! I'm addicted to mine and the Airfryer!

[@shamarr81]

Thank you for this any yummy recipes with spinach or cauliflower basically vegan recipes wow your garden is beautiful

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you!

[@joelee662]

I often wondered how they did that that's a great tip I'm going to try that this Summer thank you for the lesson 👍🇺🇸

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your very welcome!

[@joelee662]

No thank you please keep them coming Jennifer and Sheila 👍💕

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

Thanks ladies love the show God bless!

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Our pleasure!

[@bonitademas3352]

Thank you so much for this great tip 👍👌🌹

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Your welcome!

[@winnysneece694]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthharris1093]

How long do the veggies soak in the ice bath ?

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Just long enough to cool them down, then remove. 😊

[@henrybaker6628]

Did not know this stuff.

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Glad it was helpful!😊 shotgunred.com

[@cierracrago1063]

After I use the out of freezer how long do I cook them for then?

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

3-4 minutes in a covered glass dish in the microwave. You can add a little water but you don't have to.

[@edrynazarif8683]

can you do this for onion?..

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You don’t need to blanch onions. Just dice up and freeze

[@Dipsydoodled]

To remove excess water, use a salad spinner...

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Great tip! :)

[@hearingeyes9129]

What happens if you don't don't blanch the veggies before freezing?

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Blanching is a must for almost all vegetables to be frozen. It stops enzyme actions which can cause loss of flavor, color and texture. Blanching cleanses the surface of dirt and organisms, brightens the color and helps retard loss of vitamins.

[@QUIZABOUT]

It dont have to be organic vegetables viewers.. Start learning how to grow veggies and learn from this lady... buy carrots at shops that are like a dollar per bag..chop them up and do this...excellent video

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Thank you very much!! 👩‍🍳

[@QUIZABOUT]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed yw

[@philais]

WhooHoo!

[@cynthiaCantinton]

What about celery and onions? I'm cooking for me only I waste so much of these vegetables

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You actually don't have to blanch celery or onions, just chop them up and place them in a freezer bag. You can Blanch celery but only for a minute.

[@gregscrap]

@@CookingwithShotgunRed ty I was always wondering about celery what about spinich .

[@MTTRON]

@@gregscrap cook the spinach first and then freeze it in just a little of the water.

[@kenpflueger1967]

That's all good to know 👍 miss shells do you have friends in st.cloud MN I remember Steve saying that you guys did I live in Avon MN keep up the great show love it 😍👌

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

In Brainerd Mn. Steve was from there, several wonderful friends from there.

[@kenpflueger1967]

Oh that's right, how's his brother doing? I loved his smoking and making snack sticks on his smokers Steve's brother Larry.. thank you 😊❤️❤️

[@noogman]

Does blanching kill bacteria

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

Blanching can help clean the surface of vegetables and can kill bacteria, molds and other organisms existed on the surface of vegetables. Blanching stops the enzyme action. This will help preserve the taste, color, and texture of the vegetable. Blanching helps get the vegetables prepared for long-term freezer storage.

[@GavinBosha]

We blanchin we blanchin I live up in a mansion

[@barbarajohnson7782]

I also want to get a food savor machine. I had one years ago and used it to death. They have other brands on Amazon cheaper then the Food Savor brand.

[@__Andrew_]

WHY. ? ! ? Hi, It would have been great (some might say obvious) to explain WHY you need to do all that work and all that energy use, rather than just put them raw in the freezer. Thanks

[@CookingwithShotgunRed]

You would blanch vegetables if you plan on storing them long than 2-3 months.