In winter, the absence of fresh vegetables and fruits on our table is especially noticeable. The task of saving stocks hostesses cope in different ways. In jars pickled tomatoes and cucumbers, make jam from berries and fruits, freeze carrots and greens, salt mushrooms.
One of the most useful and frequently used products in our kitchens is beets, because it contains many vitamins and minerals, which our body lacks in winter.
Whether it is possible to freeze beets for the winter, how appropriate it is and whether it is necessary to prepare a vegetable before this in this article.
Is it possible to freeze beets for the winter?
Although the beets can be stored for a long time and successfully in the cellar, on the balcony or just in the fridge fresh, freezing beets at home is not only possible but necessary. And at the same time, you should not worry that at the same time she will lose all her useful substances.
The main thing is to prepare the vegetable correctly. No less important is the correct cleaning of the beds. Read about it in separate articles, and in this we will now tell you what the rules for freezing beets exist.
How to freeze beets for the winter: the rules!
Frozen beets for the winter can be carried out both raw and boiled.
Key Points to Know:
- It is better to freeze the beets in small portions, which are usually required for the preparation of borscht, vinaigrette and other dishes.
- When re-frozen, the beets lose all their beneficial properties.
- When freezing completely, you need to use the "Quick freeze" function, if there is one.
The quick freeze function freezes food at -18 degrees Celsius. If there is no such function, then the beets should be frozen at -10 to -14 degrees Celsius. This range is considered the most optimal.
- Frozen vegetables can be stored for 8 months.
- You need to boil the whole, unpeeled beets, to preserve the color and taste.
- If you want to store whole raw roots for storage, rinse them well under the tap and peel completely.
- For freezing it is better to use table varieties. In this case, the vegetable must be young and fresh.
Containers can be used for dividing
Small and juicy root vegetables are ideal for freezing.
Freezing is a great way to store not only beets, but also many other vegetables. Read the detailed materials on how to freeze pumpkin, broccoli, cauliflower, bitter pepper, Bulgarian pepper, zucchini, white cabbage, Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic.Ways
Fresh beets:
- Wash the beets thoroughly.
- Peel off.
- Cut with a knife or grate.
- Decompose in small portions in containers or plastic bags.
- Put in the freezer and turn on the "Quick freeze" function.
Fresh beets can be cut into strips
Frozen beets in the package
Boiled beets:
- Wash the beets thoroughly.
- Do not peel and cut the root, cook.
- Pour with cold water and peel.
- Cool it down.
- Cut or grate.
- Arrange portions in freezer containers.
- Place in freezer.
Boil and clean the glass
Expand in freezer bags
It is most convenient to stack portions of beets to freeze in bags, pre-leveling them and making them flat. In this case, you can stack portions stacked, which saves space.
Read also additional materials about the storage of boiled beets, about how to properly dry and dry this vegetable.
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- Beets for borscht.
Beets for borscht need to boil and grate on a coarse grater. In one portion, place as much as is necessary to prepare the pan itself. Before cooking, it does not need to be thawed, but you can immediately throw it into hot water.
- Beetroot for vinaigrette.
For the preparation of vinaigrette will need already cooked frozen beets, cut into cubes. Before adding, it must be defrosted at room temperature so that it does not lose its color and taste.
Do not use quick defrost! Dish get tasteless and insipid, because Beet loses all its beneficial and taste properties.
- Frozen whole beets.
For the whole beet both ways of a freezing will approach. Each beet in peeled form must be placed in a separate bag and put in the refrigerator. Before use, such beets should be thawed, because frozen it can not be cut or grated.
Ice will inevitably form inside a frozen whole beet, therefore, it is impossible to use such beets for beautiful serving and slicing.
- Beet topper freeze
It is known that the beet tops contain many useful elements, so it is advisable to freeze it for the winter.
The sequence for freezing tops:
- Rinse well with running water and select good juicy leaves.
- To dry
- Cut into small pieces.
- Arrange in batches.
- Put in the freezer.
Select good leaves and rinse.
Cut the tops into small pieces.
Arrange the packages and send in the freezer
- Joint freezing of beets and carrots
The processes of freezing beets and carrots are absolutely identical.that allows you to make a joint freeze of these two vegetables. This portion can be used in the preparation of borscht.
Vegetables also need to be washed, peeled and chopped. Then mix and place in plastic containers. or package.
Beetroot for borscht tinder on a coarse grater
Beetroot for vinaigrette cut into cubes
Both boiled and raw beets need to be cleaned before freezing.
Beets with carrots for freezing
In the video you can also read the recommendations for freezing beets and carrots together:
Recipes
In addition to the standard freezing of beets, there are other recipes: freezing of fried beets and carrots, frozen preparation for borsch, vegetable cocktail, frozen vegetable zazharka, etc.
Beets can be safely combined with other vegetables and invent their own recipes blanks.
Recipes for fresh beets and carrots:
- Freshly washed carrots and beets, rinse and peel.
- Grate and mix both vegetables.
- The mixture is divided into portions.
- Place in prepared containers or packages.
- Send to freezer.
Wash and clean the vegetables
Grate
Vegetable Frying Recipe:
- Peel a small onion and chop finely.
- Wash carrots and beets, peel and chop or grate.
- Fry the onions in sunflower oil.
- Add beets and carrots, reduce heat and simmer until fully cooked.
- Put the mixture in a dish on a paper towel to absorb excess oil and allow to cool.
- Place the frying in containers and store in the freezer.
Roasting vegetables
Portionally laid in the freezer
Vegetable cocktail recipe:
It will take: beets, carrots, red and green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms.
Cooking:
- Rinse beets and carrots, peel and cut into cubes.
- Peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes washed and cut.
- All vegetables dry.
- Freeze each ingredient separately.
- Mix in the right proportions and store in the freezer in batches.
Vegetable mix for freezing can be any
Conclusion
Freezing vegetables is one of the most convenient ways. preserve the usefulness of fresh produce. It is so simple and convenient that even a novice hostess can handle it.
We also offer you a video on how to freeze beets for the winter at home:
