How to freeze broccoli for the winter

Frozen broccoli can be stored up to 10–12 months.

How to prepare broccoli for freezing

Carefully inspect and feel the head of cabbage. It should be dense, solid, without traces of rot, mold, dents and damage. Rinse the cabbage under running water to get rid of dust, dirt, and debris.

Separate the broccoli stalk with a sharp knife, cut off the rough peel from it and chop into pieces of the desired size.

Divide the remaining head into inflorescences. Their size is also determined at your discretion.

How to freeze fresh broccoli for the winter

A quick way to harvest cabbage will help preserve the maximum of nutrients in it.

What you need

• Towel;
• bags (plain polyethylene or with a zip fastener).

How to do

Lay the broccoli on a towel in a single layer. Dry the inflorescences properly. This way they won't stick together in the freezer.

Divide cabbage into bags. Try to make small portions that are enough for one dish. Press down on the package to release excess air, then tie in a knot or close the zip.

Place the broccoli in the freezer.

How to Freeze Blanched Broccoli for the Winter

Cabbage after a short heat treatment will slightly decrease in size, which will save space during storage. Such vegetables can be eaten immediately after defrosting.

What you need

• Two pans;
• water;
• ice;
• colander;
• towels;
• baking sheet or tray;
• paper;
• bags (plain polyethylene or with a zip fastener).

How to do

Fill a pot with clean water and put on fire. When the liquid boils, dip the broccoli in it and cook the pieces for 2-3 minutes.

Drain the cabbage in a colander to drain excess liquid. After that, place the vegetables in a pot of cold water and ice for about 2 minutes.

Remove the inflorescences from the water, lay them out on a towel in a single layer and let them dry.

Line a baking sheet or tray that will fit in the freezer with parchment paper. Arrange broccoli in one layer. Send the cabbage to freeze for about a day.

Pack frozen cabbage in bags. Slightly press down on the package to release excess air, then tie a knot or close the clasp.

Send the broccoli packets back to the freezer for storage.