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Farm Kitchen:  Do you have to blanch zucchini before freezing  |
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camiesmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Anne Jeannette
Stagecoach
NV
USA
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 Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 09:37:46 AM
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Last year I did what all the books said and I blanched my zucchini before freezing, only to have it be so tough I could't eat them. I was thinking about grating it this year and freezing in 1/2 cup portions and wonder if I really need to blanch it. Or can I slice them and freeze without blanching (that's what I did last year).
A.J.
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Pamela Joy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pamela
Hesperus
CO
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 2:33:50 PM
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I blanched and vacuum sealed them two years ago, but it was such a pain in the butt, mainly because all the extra moisture from blanching made it difficult to get a good seal on the bags. Then my mother-in-law said she never blanches before freezing and it's fine. So last year I just sliced and froze.
When it comes to shredded, I have always just shredded fresh zucchini and put it in regular freezer bags - portioned out for my bread recipe, of course.
So, I say "no" to blanching. Others may dissagree.
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Central MN
USA
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camiesmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anne Jeannette
Stagecoach
NV
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 9:49:15 PM
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Thanks. How much easier will this make my life!!
A.J.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 04:11:57 AM
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I don't like to blanch as it makes the zucchini mushy from the extra moisture from blanching.
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 07:41:33 AM
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I just freeze it fresh in pre-measured 1 cup grated lumps.
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