when freezing vegetables from the garden, is there any special precautions or steps to prevent freezer burn?

Question

i just am getting more vegetables in my garden than i know what to do with.

Answer 1

To begin, it is always better to freeze
produce that is at its freshest - recently picked or harvested,
no blemishes, etc. Once you have your vegetables that you
want to freeze, you will have to blanch them. Blanching
prevents your vegetables from losing their color and flavor
while in the freezer. You can blanch your veggies in boiling
water or by steaming them.
To prevent freezer burn, use packaging that was made
specifically for freezer storage, such as freezer bags or
Tupperware made for freezing. Containers that are not
suitable include sandwich bags, bread wrappers or containers
for dairy products, such as cottage cheese or sour cream.

Once you have your blanched vegetables, arrange in a single
layer on a baking sheet or tray. Freeze at -20F (or as your
freezer will allow). Once frozen, pack in freezer containers
(remembering to label with the name of the contents, date of
freezing and amount) and use when needed!

To Freeze corn I always let drain off excess water and then freeze them individually on a baking sheet then bag.

I know it seems like a lot of time, but it will keep you foods from sticking together and being watered down when cooked.

I showed my sister in law this way because her corn always lost it's flavor, now she likes her frozen corn

Answer 2

Blanch them if they need it. Consult Betty Crocker for instructions on this. Use freezer bags and store in a deep freeze rather than in the freezer with your frig. I like to freeze veggies on a tray and then transfer them to the bag when they are frozen, then I can take out just what I need for a meal.

Answer 3

Different vegetables preserve different ways and some are not freezeable. Broccoli. Cauliflower, corn, peas, green beans you can 'blanche' and freeze. Get water boiling well and dip them in it for 1 minute then plunge immediately into a bowl of ice water and then freeze. It shocks the enzymes in them to keep them from starting to break down. Cucumbers do not freeze, make pickles.

Answer 4

Blanch that for a minute. Pack them properly in freezer bags and don't keen them frozen longer than 3 months.

Answer 5

Freeze your vegetables quickly with dry ice. This will keep them from getting mushy when you defrost them later. After they are frozen, wrap them tightly in plastic with as much air as possible squeezed out.

Answer 6

get one of them machines from walmart that take all the air out of the bag. cause than there is no way for frezzer burn. or u could always sell some of ur veggies

Answer 7

Just make sure the seal on the bag is tight and make sure there is no air trapped in the bag and you should be in good shape!

Answer 8

i would put them in zipper bags and put them in a paper bag before putting in the freezer, the paper bag prevents freezer burns

Answer 9

make sure there is no air in the bag, it causes freezer burn.

Answer 10

When we used to have a garden we froze green beans we grew in ziplocs... thats about it