Jun 14, 2008 #1 T tinman9952 Sprout Joined May 23, 2008 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 7 Is it ok to freeze it raw, or is it better to cook it first?
Jun 14, 2008 #2 Reinbeau Deeply Rooted Joined Nov 23, 2007 Messages 1,233 Reaction score 1 Points 134 Location Hanson, MA Zone 6a Asparagus doesn't freeze all that well, but yes, you should blanch it before you freeze it. Quickly. Then cool it quickly in ice water.
Asparagus doesn't freeze all that well, but yes, you should blanch it before you freeze it. Quickly. Then cool it quickly in ice water.
Jun 14, 2008 #3 Tutter Deeply Rooted Joined May 12, 2008 Messages 865 Reaction score 4 Points 104 Location N. California I wonder if the dry ice method we were discussing in another thread about zuchinni and strawberries would help to retain asparaguses texture better?
I wonder if the dry ice method we were discussing in another thread about zuchinni and strawberries would help to retain asparaguses texture better?
Jun 14, 2008 #4 G Grow 4 Food Garden Ornament Joined Feb 9, 2008 Messages 530 Reaction score 1 Points 99 blance it for not more than about 15 seconds and immediatly put it in ice water. Let it dry completely, vacuum pack, and put it is the freezer. Then cook it in the bag and it is pretty good still.
blance it for not more than about 15 seconds and immediatly put it in ice water. Let it dry completely, vacuum pack, and put it is the freezer. Then cook it in the bag and it is pretty good still.