| Freezing Edible Pod Peas:
2/3 pound To 1 lb -- Makes 1 pint
- Choose very fresh, tender pods of the same size.
- Wash well, then snip off the ends, if you wish.
- Blanch 1-1/2 minutes. Cool; drain well.
- Tray freeze or pack into containers. Seal, label, and freeze.
- Cook edible pod peas just until heated through and crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Source: Vegetable Gardening Encyclopedia
Freezing Shelling Peas:
2 pounds To 3 lb -- in pods = 1 pint
- Choose young pods containing tender peas.
- Wash, shell, and wash again.
- Blanch 2 minutes in boiling water or steam blanch 3 minutes. Cool; drain well.
- Tray freezer or pack into containers. Seal, label, and freeze.
- Cook frozen peas 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
Source: Vegetable Gardening Encyclopedia
FREEZING STRAWBERRIES:
Select firm, red strawberries. Wash in cold water, and remove the hulls. Slice or leave whole. Add 2/3-cup sugar to 1 quart of strawberries. Mix. Store in freezer.
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