How to Preserve Rutabaga With a Vacuum Seal

Rutabagas are one of the many vegetables that can be frozen with vacuum sealing.

Rutabaga is a root vegetable that is gaining popularity in meals, not only for its flavor but also for the many health benefits the nutrient-rich vegetable provides. Rutabaga, also known as swede, is often substituted for a potato or served as a side with meals. It can be eaten raw or baked, broiled, roasted, sautéed, puréed or mashed. Rutabagas are primarily found in stores in the fall, but if properly vacuum-sealed and frozen they can be available all year long. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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  Rinse off the rutabaga, making sure it is free of dirt.
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  Peel the rutabaga to remove all of its skin.
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  Place the rutabaga on a cutting board and slice it into even pieces, about half an inch thick. Try to make each piece similar in size, as larger sizes will take longer to cook.
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  Pour water into a large pot and bring to a boil.
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  Once the water is boiling, place all rutabaga pieces in the pot for approximately five minutes.
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  Remove the rutabaga pieces with a slotted spoon and put them into a bowl of ice water. This process is called blanching.
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  When the rutabaga pieces are cool, pour the bowl contents into a sieve to rid the rutabaga of water. Make sure the pieces are completely drained of water.
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  Place the rutabaga pieces into the plastic bag. Try to separate the pieces as much as possible so they lie flat in the bag.
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  Put the end of the bag in a vacuum sealer and press the button to start the process. The machine will suck the air out of the bag and then seal the bag.
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  Place the bag of rutabaga in the freezer.

Tips & Warnings

When it comes time to eat the rutabaga, the bag of rutabaga can be boiled or microwaved prior to opening it.

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