Could you also enjoy green asparagus all year round? Unfortunately, the season ends in June and the vegetables disappear from the supermarket shelves. No reason to do without green asparagus! The crunchy sticks can be easily frozen and stay fresh longer. Here's how to do it and what to look out for.

Green asparagus is briefly blanched before freezing

Tips and Tricks

Unlike white asparagus, you don't have to peel the green variety. However, you can only freeze green asparagus unprocessed, as it loses a lot of flavor when cooked or blanched. When stowing, be careful not to stick the poles together. Then you will be able to remove them in portions. If necessary, it is advisable to cut the green asparagus into small pieces beforehand.

manual

  1. wash the green asparagus well
  2. dry the green asparagus
  3. you can now peel it if you like (otherwise skip this step)
  4. but be sure to remove the woody end
  5. fill the green asparagus in plastic cans or plastic bags (space-saving). These should be hermetically sealed
  6. now place the green asparagus in the freezer

For bargain hunters

When the asparagus season draws to a close at the end of June, many are already tired of the vegetables. Still not enough? Now many traders are lowering the prices in order to get rid of the last harvest. As an asparagus lover, you should definitely grab it now. Although green asparagus should always be eaten fresh, the healthy ingredients and aroma are largely preserved when frozen. This ensures that asparagus can be enjoyed all year round.

How long does frozen green asparagus keep?

Even in the freezer, green asparagus cannot be kept indefinitely. However, you can still enjoy it without hesitation six to eight months after freezing. Important: do not refreeze thawed sticks.

Use after thawing

You should avoid defrosting green asparagus. Immediately place the stalks in boiling water to preserve the nutritional content. In addition, thawed green asparagus no longer has its crunchy consistency. However, it is still suitable for cooking, for example a delicious cream of asparagus soup. How to process green asparagus after thawing:

  1. put the green asparagus in boiling water
  2. let it cook for 8 to 12 minutes
  3. alternatively, you can also grill frozen asparagus

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