Someone has grown Swiss Chard for me and needs to freeze the stalks to bring so I can make relish. Do Swiss Chard stalks freeze well? Any helpful hints?
2006-08-21 07:04:01 · 2 answers · asked by Stacey M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Chard leaves freeze well after blanching, but the stems become soggy and rather unappealing. Canned chard does not fare as well producing a product similar to canned spinach.
To freeze:
Prepare a sink of cold water. Rinse chard through several changes of water lifting leaves out leaving sand and soil behind. Then separate the stems from the leaves.
Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Drop about one pound of whole leaves in boiling water, cover and blanch for 2 minutes (blanch stems for 3 minutes).
Remove chard from water and immerse in an ice water bath for 2 minutes. Drain.
Pack in zip-closure freezer bags or freezer containers, leaving no headspace. Label, date and freeze at zero degrees for up to one year.
2006-08-21 07:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by Miranda 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to freeze swisschard blanch two minutes in boiling water chill and drain thorougly avoid matting of leaves pack dry freeze
2006-08-21 14:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by doakpersoncat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋