Can you freeze asparagus?
What freezing does to asparagus
Freezing causes the water inside asparagus spears to expand, which breaks down the cell walls and leads to a mushy texture upon thawing. Because the structural integrity is compromised, it is best used in cooked dishes rather than eaten raw or in cold salads.
How to freeze it
- Wash and trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears.
- Blanch the spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the spears to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
- Pat the spears completely dry with a clean towel.
- Spread the spears on a baking sheet to freeze individually before transferring them to a freezer bag.
Thawing and using it
The spears will be limp and watery after thawing; for best results, do not thaw them first but add them directly to soups, stews, or stir-fries while still frozen.
Depends on the form
- raw vs. cooked
- thick vs. thin spears
Can I freeze fresh uncooked asparagus?
“Spears of asparagus may also be individually frozen before being packaged; this prevents freezing as one mass.” — extension.psu.edu
You can freeze fresh uncooked asparagus by freezing the spears individually before packaging them. This keeps them from freezing together as one mass. Expect the texture to become softer and less crisp after thawing.
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