blanching okra for the freezer

2020-09-02

Before freezing vegetables, it is recommended to blanch them, i.e. dip them in boiling water for about 1 minute. This destroys superficial bacteria and increases shelf life. Take note that these vegetables are still raw. Blanching does not cook the vegetables.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need:

okra
boiling water
vacuum-sealing system / Ziploc bags

Pic1: blanching okra for the freezer

Directions

2020-09-02

Pic2: cut
Pic3: blanch + drain
Pic4: ready for the freezer

Rinse the vegetables and drain.
Cut okra in small pieces.
IMPORTANT: Discard any pods that 'crunch' while being cut.
Bring a large pot of water to a roiling boil.
Dunk the okra in the boiling water.
Remove after 1 minute. Drain. (Pic3)
The red color has bleached a bit = 'blanched.'
Vacuum-seal before freezing.
Freeze for up to 6 months.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org