Putting up Summer Produce

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–Salt –Ice -Large Pot of Water -Veggies

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STEP 1

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In a strainer basket if you have one, if not, carefully place each batch of vegetables into the boiling water. Slowly submerge into the water and allow the soft boil to resume. Leave the vegetables immersed for 2 minutes.

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Carefully remove the strainer or vegetables with a slotted spoon and place in an ice bath. Allow the vegetables to remain in the ice bath for 1 minute to stop the cooking process.

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Drain vegetables on a towel and air dry completely. At this time you can clean up any bad spots or pick out any problems and discard.

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STEP 5

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Why you should blanch your veggies

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Great Summer Recipes!

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Putting up Summer Produce

–Salt –Ice -Large Pot of Water -Veggies

INGREDIENTS

STEP 1

In a strainer basket if you have one, if not, carefully place each batch of vegetables into the boiling water. Slowly submerge into the water and allow the soft boil to resume. Leave the vegetables immersed for 2 minutes.

STEP 2

Carefully remove the strainer or vegetables with a slotted spoon and place in an ice bath. Allow the vegetables to remain in the ice bath for 1 minute to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Drain vegetables on a towel and air dry completely. At this time you can clean up any bad spots or pick out any problems and discard.

STEP 4

STEP 5

Why you should blanch your veggies

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