Did you buy too much produce at your local farmers market or grocery store? Perhaps you forgot about the veggies you bought last week and
General Vegetable Preservation Tricks and Tips
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It’s easy to get overzealous during harvest season and buy a surplus of corn on the cob, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables at the local farmer’s market. It’s the only time of the year when they are fresh from the garden, after all. Now you have more produce than you can eat before it spoils, even if you wrap and set them in the refrigerator. Therefore, it’s vital to understand how to properly preserve your veggies to ensure they stay fresh and last as long as possible. We compiled some helpful tips and information to help you preserve vegetables using various methods.
The first step to food storage is to go through your veggies and decide which ones you plan on eating now and which ones require more extended storage. Learn how to keep them in the fridge for convenient eating by storing them in a container, plastic, or aluminum foil. Find out how to blanch, quick freeze, and thaw veggies for use in your favorite dishes. Discover ways to preserve vegetables by drying, pickling, and canning, and a range of tasty recipes to get you started.
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