How to freeze cauliflower correctly

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

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First, cut the leaves off the head. Cut it lengthwise into four pieces and remove the stumps. Disassemble the cabbage into inflorescences.

You can cut the cabbage in another way. Turn the head of cabbage stump up and cut the inflorescences in a circle.

Inflorescences can be left large or divided into smaller ones. But for the workpiece, it is desirable that they are of the same size. Rinse them thoroughly.

The cauliflower must be blanched before freezing. If this is not done, the vegetable may acquire an unpleasant odor and darken during storage.

Pour water into a saucepan, add salt and bring to a boil. Dip the cabbage there. If there are many inflorescences, prepare them in batches. Boil the cabbage for 2-3 minutes. For small inflorescences, 1 minute is enough.

Transfer them to a bowl of ice water (you can add additional ice cubes there). This is necessary to stop the cooking process and quickly cool the cabbage.

After a few minutes, spread the flowers in a single layer on a clean towel. Blot them with a paper towel and dry completely.

Divide the cabbage into bags - you can use regular cellophane or zipped bags. Tie or button them. To make the bags take up less space, use a straw to remove air from there.

Put the blanks in the freezer. There they will be perfectly stored for six months or even longer.