Jake Sternquist

Why Do I Need to Know How to Blanch Vegetables?

Usepeeled tomatoes for saucesand salsas, too.

This same technique works well for peeling peaches.

Broccoli on cutting board and blanched asparagus

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After corn has cooled in an ice bath, remove andcut kernels from the cob.

Use immediately or store in freezer-safe bags.

Your blanched vegetables will be nice and tender when finished.

Blanching stringbeans

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Remember to label and date them before they go in the freezer.

Learn how toshred vegetablesto add to salads, make coleslaw, or use in recipes.

Platter of blanched asparagus

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Blanching tomatoes

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Blanching corn

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