How to Blanche Green Beans
Our last post taught you how to can green beans, but not everyone has the time or necessary equipment to can vegetables. Today we wanted to show you another great way to store vegetables that can be done with little equipment and in a relatively short amount of time. Freezing vegetables allows you to eat vegetables well into winter without having to buy any from the store. For most vegetables, however, you will need to blanche them before freezing. Blanching will stop enzymes which can cause loss of flavor and texture. It also helps clean vegetables of organisms and dirt that might be leftover after rinsing. What You Will Need Large Pot Large Bowl Ice Tongs Colander Tupperware or Ziploc Bags Prep Work Rinse beans in cold water Cut/Snap off imperfections (Bug holes, strings, etc.) Cut/Snap to desired length Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Fill large bowl with cold water. Add ice to create ice bath. Blanching Place clean beans in water. Allow to...