How to Freeze Rhubarb | Freezing with Wisdom Preserved

Rhubarb is a tart vegetable that is often paired with strawberries and plenty of sugar. That sweet/sour combination is an exciting flavor. Some of the recipes we like to use Rhubarb for use another fruit that is ripe in a different season ... like apples. Freezing rhubarb allows us to can recipes using these fun combinations throughout the year. It is amazingly simple to freeze rhubarb and I am happy to say this process preserves the rhubarb chunks beautifully. So, without further adieu let's teach you how to freeze rhubarb.
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The first step is to wash and dry your rhubarb stalks. Next, remove the ends and cut them to your preferred size. We cut ours into 1/2 inch slices and sometimes we even diced them depending on the current preference. You should cut yours to whatever size you want when it comes time to use the chunks later.
We like to flash freeze the rhubarb as this makes them easier to use later.
Flash freezing keeps the rhubarb pieces from sticking to each other. This is especially important when you are freezing a lot of rhubarb and are unsure how much you will use each time you grab some out. The process to flash freeze is easy. You spread the rhubarb chunks on a cookie sheet and place them into the freezer to freeze for 2 hours. I told you it was easy!
Next, remove the rhubarb from the freezer, and while the chunks are still frozen place them in freezer bags. Try to remove as much air as possible, then label the bag with the date and contents. That's all there is to it.
Note: Sometimes it is easier to label the bag before you add the frozen rhubarb chunks, especially if you are filling the bag.
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Intro: (00:00)
What we are doing: (00:09)
Preparation: (00:37)
Flash Freeze: (01:05)
Storing: (01:46)
Remove Air: (02:18)
Outro: (02:55)
Music: Communicator, by Reed Mathis (Country and Folk Music)
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[@ScottTeibert]

Thanks for this, I’ve referred back to this video a few times for harvesting and flash freezing my rhubarb. The baking sheet is a good tip!

[@WisdomPreserved]

Wonderful! I really like doing it this way.

[@justinlindsey4199]

Love it!

[@AtHomewithRach]

Love rhubard! My father always made rhubarb syrup for pancakes. He would mix it up, asd it to ziplocks or jars, and then freeze them. Delicious!!! Love your tip on sucking the air out for soy vaccum sealing.

[@WisdomPreserved]

Rhubarb syrup sound good. I'll have to add that to my list.

[@maggiemirenda7146]

Thanks Ladies!!

[@WisdomPreserved]

Any time!

[@goodtimberfarm]

Great! Our neighbour brought us some rhubarb and I’d like to make pie once we have strawberries available too! ☺️

[@WisdomPreserved]

Sounds great! I just froze some myself. I love adding it to my applesauce in the fall.

[@cliffford2897]

And I guess I don't need my vacuum sealer anymore learn anymore🥰

[@WisdomPreserved]

LOL! I know, right! Who knew a straw in a ziplock bag could be so useful. HA HA HA! I still have a vacuum sealer, but I only use it if I know I need super long term (6 months or more). The items I know are going to be used in other recipes later in the fall or that I know the family will eat right away just get sealed using the "straw method".

[@janeelizabeth4155]

Hi thanks for video. 🙂 Can I use frozen rhubarb to make jam?

[@WisdomPreserved]

Yes, just let it completely thaw before you start the jam. Marie and I freeze rhubarb for this purpose because we like to use it with fruits that are of different seasons than the rhubarb.

[@CDR1396]

Do you wash the rhubarb ahead of time?

[@WisdomPreserved]

We do.

[@cliffford2897]

I like you guys I was always told to peel rubarb.🤔😒 not anymore 😁

[@WisdomPreserved]

So glad you found us and learned a new way. Yes, sometimes there is a random "stringer" (as I call them) that you have to pull off, but for the most part, we just use it as is.

[@cliffford2897]

@@WisdomPreserved Or maybe sharpen

[@m.corege9726]

I don't have alot of freezer space, so I would like to cook and stew the rhubarb and then freeze it in ziploc bags and just pull out what I need - have you ever tried this method - thx

[@WisdomPreserved]

I haven't tried it. I would think it would work. Maybe just freeze them in the serving size that you need for your favorite recipes to make it easier.

[@m.corege9726]

@@WisdomPreserved Thx very much