I have a hard time finding wax beans. I like having them at Thanksgiving and I do not like the canned or frozen. I like the fresh produce kind. I found them recently and I wanted to cook them now and freeze them after and then take them out and use for Thanksgiving. Is this ok? As I know that it is better obviously fresher to have them at the time when you cook them but as it is hard to find and I found them now, I was thinking of cooking them and freezing them until Thanksgiving because I know they would not be any good to freeze uncooked.
2007-11-02 03:10:41 · 4 answers · asked by theresa s 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If i don't blanch them, can I just freeze the uncooked package and then cook them for Thanksgiving?
2007-11-02 03:31:48 · update #1
When putting the beans into ice water to stop the boiling and use a strainer, do you drain beans as water is boiling and pour into the ice water?
2007-11-02 03:36:48 · update #2
You can either cook them "all the way" now, freeze and reheat or blanch them now, freeze and then cook like fresh for Thanksgiving. I agree with you it's hard to find wax beans - I'm happy for you that you found them!
To blanch the beans, prepare by cleaning and snapping to desired lengths. Bring a pot of water to full boil. Add the beans - if you have a strainer or colander that will fit into your pan, use it - it's easier to remove the beans without the water. Blanch/boil the beans for about a minute. Remove and put into ice water to stop the boiling and chill thoroughly. Then put the beans into ziplock bags or whatever you prefer and freeze.
2007-11-02 03:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but, first clean them and have a pot of water boiling. You only blanch them you do not cook them all the way. Blanch then for 3 min. and drain. Let cool and then you can put them in a tight bag or container and freeze them.
when you are ready to use them then you will finish the cooking process with salted water.
2007-11-02 10:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by mamasan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the 'blanching' advice..if you cook 'em through then freeze they will end up being soft and soggy when you thaw/reheat...Good Luck
2007-11-02 10:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by The Original GarnetGlitter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They will be fine frozen uncooked; probably better than if you cook them first and freeze them.
2007-11-02 10:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋