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how important is it for me to blanch these runner beans before I freeze them. I could really do with a "it'll be fine" attitude. I will accept the recommendations
either way tho.
(I have prepared them and sliced them etc)
TIAOpinion on everything, knowledge of nothing.0 -
Well I have always blanched mine. This year seems is a bumper crop already , but I will resist freezing to many ,to be honest I prefer Birds eye peas.
Runner beans fresh is a delight ,but give me peas in December.0 -
Well I have always blanched mine. This year seems is a bumper crop already , but I will resist freezing to many ,to be honest I prefer Birds eye peas.
Runner beans fresh is a delight ,but give me peas in December.
I think I know in my heart i should blanch them, just not sure I have the energy tonight.
Thanks for the reply.Opinion on everything, knowledge of nothing.0 -
I never blanch mine I just slice and open freeze. Blanching alters the taste IMO. I have never had a problem in 25 yearsBlessed are the cracked for they are the ones that let in the light
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I don't blanch nor open freeze. I just prepare and put straight in a bag and freeze. The don't seem to freeze together and if they do a quick tap on the worktop sorts that out.
All further crops I pick, I just add to the already frozen ones.0 -
I don't blanch nor open freeze. I just prepare and put straight in a bag and freeze. The don't seem to freeze together and if they do a quick tap on the worktop sorts that out.
All further crops I pick, I just add to the already frozen ones.
Same here, never had a problem doing them this way.MFW 142- Oct 1999 £55,0000, Jul 2013 £27,593.17 Oct 2013 £26,531, Dec 2014 £22,600, Dec 2015 £20,190, Jan 2016 £19,944.19 Mar 2017 £16,944.76 Decluttered 207/2018
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Never blanched either - just slice and bung in the freezer
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I don't blanch mine, just clean and slice, no probs!I Believe in saving money!!!:T
A Bargain is only a bargain if you need it!0 -
I'm pleased I didn't blanch them last night now. I left them prepared to face this morning. I will just bag them up and freeze them now.
Thanks very much everybody.Opinion on everything, knowledge of nothing.0 -
Done it both ways - and tbh I couldnt detect any difference in flavour. I only do it if the beans seem a bit dirty or dusty or if there were lots of tiny bugs on the plants - just to ensure that they are clean going into the freezer! stupid really as they would be going into boiling water when they come out!!!!!!!!!!0
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