How to freeze vegetables | pantrydemic recipes kitchen hack

This is the third video in the #pantrydemicrecipes series, this one is another nifty little kitchen hack for you, on how to freeze fresh vegetables. Now it's not just as simple as throwing them in the freezer. The reason you cannot just freeze tham as is, is because it can actually dry the vegetables out and they get freezer burn. that not only effects the texture, but the flavour as well. In order to freeze fresh vegetables correctly, you need to blanche them first. this is a very simple method of just plunging the vegetables into rapidly boiling water for a few minutes.

this process is essential before freezing your vegetables. it locks in the moisture, vitamins and stops them getting freezer burn. Also, freezing fresh vegetables is a great way to save money as doing it yourself works out cheaper in most cases, because store bought frozen veg is generally more expensive, because there's more processing involved. By doing it yourself, you're essentially cutting out the middle man.

It does take a small amount of time doing the prep, but as we are all stuck indoors right now it's as good a time as any to make a big batch for your freezer. Make sure to check out the other videos in the play list. Also, stay home, stay safe and look out for each other.

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[thankyougod]

Thank you, especially for making it a SHORT video... that's why I clicked on yours as opposed to the longer options out there. Short and sweet. Lovely!

[Ichmochtekunst]

Awesome, I need to do this and stop wasting produce in the fridge. I plan to mix celery carrot and onion together in a bag and have an easy soup base in the future

[sweetdearoldlady]

next week: how to freeze yourself until things improve

[etherdog]

Great demonstration, Adam! It is important to note that if you are doing different veg, to blanche any cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage family) veg last as they will impart a bit of their sulfurous odor to anything else.

[goodprovision]

Hi Adam, youll be a hit here in Asia. Thanks for that very useful kitchen hack. Youre heavensent . No more wasted veggies. Looking forward for more of your videos. :)

[andyallan]

Thanks brother.
Short and to the point.
Perfect.

[chabeli]

That was great. Thank you for the easy to follow tips. Now I can enjoy my veggies longer without waste!! 👍🙂

[thegoose]

I usually lay them out individually on baking paper, pop them in the freezer. Next day bag them and toss in freezer. If you skip this step they will stick together while freezing.

[teresajenkins]

we are in lock down in the US too...and this is a helpful video on freezing veg.

[tortsandtortes]

I'm loving these vids! Thanks Adam! I hope everyone is able to find fresh fruits and veggies. It's pretty hit and miss where I am. Prayers for all to stay healthy 🙏 ❤️

[MikeJones-hifd]

thanks Adam, I never knew that you needed to blanch them, great tip thanks

[jenjen]

This video was extremely helpful!! I've stuck my veggies in the freezer before, just as they were, and they did dry out and get freezer burns. Thank you for sharing this!🙂

[TCBfan]

Nice, straightforward instructions. Thank you.

[FollowingTheAgees]

So glad we found you!! Perfect vid! Cheers!

[salmahaaiiss]

Thank you so much for this video
Short and NO Faffing about
Brilliant tbh 🙏

[aurorasanchez]

Love short videos keep your style.🥝🍅🥒🥬

[abeautifulmindispoetrydefi]

Thank you for making this video, it was very informative and useful. Top man. 😊

[jennpenn]

This is really going to help me. I love making recipes with veg but the frozen ones often have extra veg that i dont eat and i makes it difficult for me to use it. Now i can buy the veg i want and then prepare it for the next meals and plan ahead and not waste time while making them at night. Absolute game changer thank you so much for this video :)

[jimpennin]

Great video as always
You ok Adam? Been two Sundays

[lornairvine]

Excellent advice never thought of freezing my fresh veg glad I stumbled on this have subscribed xx