How to Freeze Asparagus
A good way to preserve asparagus to eat later in the year is by freezing it. By freezing asparagus you can eat it later in the year besides just in the springtime. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Pick the asparagus first thing in the morning. The fresher the asparagus is the better it is for freezing. The asparagus should be 6 to 8 inches tall and thicker than a pencil.
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Fill a large pot with water. Let it start heating up to a boil.
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Cut the ends off the asparagus. The ends of the asparagus are tough and uneatable. You can either use a knife to trim the ends or hold each stalk and bend till the stalk breaks at the brittle point. Keep the top end and toss the bottom.
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Wash the asparagus. Scrub it gently with a vegetable brush to get rid of all the dirt and grit. Cut the stalks into bite-sized pieces. You can also leave the stalks whole, depending on how you like it.
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Drop the asparagus into the boiling water. Blanch only one pound at a time. Leave in the boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes.
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Drain the blanched asparagus. Cool in ice-cold water to stop it from cooking.
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Put the blanched asparagus in freezer bags. Press air out of the bag and seal. Store in the freezer until ready to use.
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In the summer, coat asparagus with olive oil, grill and sprinkle with kosher salt. In the winter, saute it in the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Delicious!
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will taste sooooo good in the winter months!
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Just readied the asparagus bed for this year's harvest. We get so much, so I will have to freeze this year.
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Okay, so I'm blanching the asparagus right now. This is the first year I'll be able to harvest my asparagus beds for the entire growing season. Now I just need to find freezer space!
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I just bought 12 lbs of asparagus at sunflower market for $.88 a lb. Thanks for telling me how to freeze it. I think that will be easier than canning it and should taste better also.
