How to Freeze Rhubarb
This is how to freeze a Rhubarb so that you can enjoy cooking with it all round the year.
Ingredients
- Water
- Blanched rhubarb
- Clean tea towel
- Lined tray
- Freezer
- Heavy-duty plastic bags or airtight container
Instructions
- Remove leaves and stringy bits and blanch rhubarb in boiling water for 60 seconds.
- Scoop blanched rhubarb directly into cold water to cool it quickly.
- Drain excess water and spread out the pieces on a clean tea towel.
- Spread the pieces on a lined tray and place the tray in the freezer.
- Once frozen, shift the pieces to heavy-duty plastic bags or an airtight container.
- Use within six months of freezing for the best flavor!
Notes
- Regardless of how you choose to freeze rhubarb, wash it thoroughly before freezing.
- Discard all leaves or greenery as it is toxic and may lead to an upset stomach.
- If you want to preserve the fresh color of your rhubarb, make sure you blanch it before freezing.
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