Does Kale Freeze Well?
You Can Freeze Kale Without Blanching, but Plan to Use It Within Four to Six Weeks. .. . for Frozen Kale That Lasts Eight to 12 Months, Blanch Leaves and...
You can freeze kale without blanching, but plan to use it within four to six weeks. ... For frozen kale that lasts eight to 12 months, blanch leaves and stems. Blanch leaves for 2.5 minutes, covering the boiling water pot with a lid to steam-heat floating leaves. Blanch stems for 3 minutes.
How do you prepare kale for freezing?
- Wash the kale well.
- Dry the kale using towels or a salad spinner—moisture left on the kale leaves can lead to freezer burn.
- Tear the kale leaves off the woody stem.
- Layer the kale on a large baking sheet. ...
- Transfer the frozen kale leaves to your preferred freezer container.
Does freezing kale ruin it?
Kale, like few other vegetables, freezes beautifully — but you have to deactivate enzymes in the kale before putting it in the freezer. Most vegetables have these enzymes that cause the vegetables to continue aging and rotting even if the vegetable is frozen.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
