I didn't know if salsa made from fresh tomatoes, etc. could be safely frozen. I would appreciate your help. The recipe made more than I thought it would, and I need to save it some how.
2007-08-11 15:09:20 · 8 answers · asked by daveandsugar3537@sbcglobal.net 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
You can, but be prepared for the consistency to change - fresh tomatoes do not freeze well. You are not going to be able to defrost this and still have nice, whole chunks of fresh tomato. (sadly enough...I love fresh salsa!)
2007-08-11 15:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by samantha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is safe to freeze fresh salsa. As others have mentioned, there will be a texture change. The texture will be reminiscent of commercially canned salsa. I've found the best taste is obtained by letting the salsa "rest" in the refrigerator 12-24 hrs. before packaging and freezing. This lets the flavors meld. There is almost no melding of flavors if it is immediately frozen. Alternatively, I sometimes will bring the salsa to about 185 degrees F, or a bit more, over med-lo heat; let it cool; then package and freeze. I do this when I don't have the spare refrigerator space to accommodate the batch. Of course, the salsa will cool quicker if you divide it among several bowls/pans.
2007-08-11 20:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by wry humor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Site Might Help You.
RE:
can salsa be frozen? I made salsa with fresh tomatoes ( not cooked ).?
I didn't know if salsa made from fresh tomatoes, etc. could be safely frozen. I would appreciate your help. The recipe made more than I thought it would, and I need to save it some how.
2015-08-06 13:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Ive Frozen Salsa befre and it Tasted good
2007-08-11 15:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of freezing the salsa, try canning it. My family did this with homemade salsa, and spagetti sauce and it never made the tomatoes mushy or changed the flavor of the food. And no freezer burn to worry about.
2007-08-12 12:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by jennifer j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can freeze it but it won't be the same. You can use it to make a cooked sauce but not a fresh dip.
2007-08-11 20:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can freeze it just make sure when you defrost it dont do it in the microwave just take it out of the freezer the night before.
2007-08-11 15:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can, I do it all the time because I make my own. I freeze it in 1 quart freezer bags.
2007-08-11 15:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by 'Sunnyside Up' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be frozen but when you thaw it out it will be a mushy mess.
2007-08-11 15:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by Sydney B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋