Freezing Beans or Carrots
"I got this recipe from my sister-in-law. I have always thought there was no way to freeze either carrots or green beans to have them taste good. Well I was wrong and I didn't believe until I tasted hers. Just like fresh from the garden or very very close to it. I have done both but mostly I just do beans this way."
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
12 cups
- Serves:
- 2-4
ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄4 cup sugar (I use less for both, I really think it doesn't need any sugar but I haven't tried it without yet)
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt
- 1 cup butter
- 12 cups chopped green beans or 12 cups carrots
directions
- Place all of the above ingredients into a large roaster.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Vegetables will be crisp when done.
- Cool slightly.
- Fit colander in large bowl.
- Pour vegetables and brine into colander.
- DO NOT THROW OUT BRINE.
- Place vegetables in freezer bags, (as many cups to suit your family).
- Divide brine among bags.
- Close bags. (I try to remove as much air as possible before closing).
- Cool completely.
- Freeze.
- TO PREPARE: Tear open bag, place in pot. Simmer on very low heat until completely thawed. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Pour off brine, no need to add anymore butter or salt.
- NOTE: To remove air from the bag, I use an ordinary straw to suck air from the bag, holding bag tight around the straw. Twist bag then attach twist tie.
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Reviews
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This worked great! It's easy, quick and tasty.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
jorgydee
Canada
Hi. I live in Saskatchewan Canada in a town, population 17,000. I have lived here about 26 years. I work in a dentists office as a Dental Hygienist. I have 4 children, all girls, ages 43, 39, 33, 25 plus 2 granddaughter, 21 and 15 and 1 grandson age 10 and 1 great granddaughter age 1. When I was growing up I learned to cook from my mom and I still love to cook. My sister has made two cookbooks and I helped her with the last one. My favorite cookbook are like the ones my sister did, the family favorites and community organization cookbooks.</p>
