How to freeze cabbage?
I have a glut of home-grown cabbage at the moment, more than I can eat before it goes bad! Is there any way to freeze cabbage (raw, cooked, whole, shredded...) or would I have to make gallons of cabbage soup / pickled cabbage?
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I've never had particularly good experiences with freezing cabbage so that it's usable as a "fresh" vegetable afterwards. Personally I'd recommend going down the cabbage soup / picked cabbage route, I'm afraid.
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What is the best way to freeze cabbage?
How to freeze whole cabbage.Can you freeze fresh raw cabbage?
Can you freeze cabbage? You sure can. This leafy vegetable is versatile in the kitchen and adapts well to the freezing process. Families who grow cabbage count on it for year-round nutrition that's easily incorporated into meal-time menus.Does cabbage need to be cooked before freezing?
Cabbage should be blanched before freezing. Blanching involves placing food in boiling water for a few minutes to help kill any bacteria that could grow while frozen. Place your cabbage on a cutting board and cut it into large wedges.More answers regarding how to freeze cabbage?
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Depends on the type of cabbage, but I've had success with prepping as if I was about to boil, and then freeze on a dry cloth; Once frozen, transfer to an air tight freezer bag, and use as fast as is practical.
Answer 3
I also recommend the pickled cabbage sauerkraut method of saving cabbage. Home made Choucroute garnie is wonderful.
Answer 4
I have frozen fresh, chopped cabbage with success. I halved the head, cored, and cut into strips. Make sure it is dry and seal in a freezer bag, squeezing out the excess air. I would then add it to pastas and soups, never noticed a problem with taste or texture.
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Try food.com or just google freezer coleslaw. It is crunchy and tastes almost as good as fresh. Try a little freeze overnight and taste, if you like it, freeze lots. It is handy to have for a quick salad.
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