Can I freeze swede

Upsey_daisy_2

I bought half a swede 3 days ago and I have just noticed that it is out of date today could it be cubed and frozen?

Would I need to cook it first?

Thanks

Jayar

I always buy swede when it's reduced because it lasts so long. I wouldn't bother freezing it. After you have used some, the cut side will dry out a bit, but when you slice that bit off it will be fine underneath.

thriftlady_2

I've never understood why things like swede have use by dates on -well, of course they don't inless they've been shrinkwrapped :rolleyes: Rest assured you will know when it is past its best -it will be all shrivelled and wrinkly. It will be harmless unless it develops mould. All root veg store well

Upsey_daisy_2

Thanks..I will leave it has it is then and hopefully it will still be edible on new years day and I will roast it

ariba10

Not everything is past its best because it all shriveled and wrinkly.

Jayar

ariba10 wrote: »

Not everything is past its best because it all shriveled and wrinkly.

Ooooooh Missus!:rotfl:
Thanks for the laugh

Little_Miss_Naughty

Hi

I usually cook mine and mash it (usually with some carrots) and then freeze it. It make a handy veg to have in the freezer as you can put it in the oven and heat it up from frozen.

Hope this helps!

x

Zziggi

I cooked some swede and then mashed it. Can i now freeze it? Will it taste OK after it has defrosted?

THanks

purpleivy

Yes! If in doubt, add a bit more butter and a good grind of black pepper!

kittyscarlett

Certainly can ! also mashed swede and carrot can be frozen and pretty much any cooked root veg. I hadn't noticed the taste suffering, and as purpleivy said, you can always pep the taste up a bit - or add it to a casserole or soup

lolarentt

It's better if you can get as much water out of it as you can before mashing. You can make this up if it looks too dry with cream, butter etc