Freezing cabbage

jack92

It's unlikely I'll need to use the whole savoy cabbage in my fridge, so can I shred it then freeze it? Should I blanch it before freezing? I hate wasting veg

Nicola

squeaky

jack92 wrote:

It's unlikely I'll need to use the whole savoy cabbage in my fridge, so can I shred it then freeze it? Should I blanch it before freezing? I hate wasting veg

Nicola

Most sites suggest blanching. Instructions can be found in the link down towards the bottom of the page:-


http://www.akiskitchen.ca/ingredients/cabbage/cabbage_1.html

maryb

why not freeze it in bubble and squeek cakes with left over mash?

save time for a mid week supper - delicious with fried bacon

Anne_Marie_2

Would suggest blanching it if freezing, think you can do this in wedges with cabbage. Just blanch for 1-2 mins in boiling water, drain well and freeze.

angelatgraceland

A couple of weeks back I bought up 10 bags of greens from tesco as they were closing and they were just 1p per bag!. I washed and shredded about 6 bags-didnt bother blanching them, spun them in my salad spinner to remove excess water and just tied them up in carrier bags and froze them allowing the greens to be quite free and not to stick together. I used some the other day. They cook quicker after freezing-they were perfect. Ive done the same with savoy. Ate 3 more of them and gave one away.

jack92

Thanks all :T In the end I did blanch the cabbage before freezing.

Nicola

Chief_Plum

**purpleprincess**'s bf here! i've been asked / instructed to pose this question!!

i'm saying no but pp is going for a 'course you can' !!!

any help will be greatly appreciated:beer:

suep

I have, I chopped it up first and put it in a freezer bag. I havn't tried any yet though, so I don't know if it's ok or not, but it's got 2 chances and it's better than just chucking it away without trying.
sue

Kelinik

What type of cabbage? I freeze bags of Curly Kale and its always fine but I don't know about other types?

Chief_Plum

well i've got Savoy cabbage, i take it you freeze prior to cooking?:eek:

Kelinik

lol yes.