After blanching for 2 minutes, it's advised to place in an ice bath for a few minutes to stop the cooking process!! Then drain for a few minutes on paper towels or a clean tea towel and place in freezer bags, label and freeze!!
Thank you. Got about 15 small cabbage 🥬 and was dreading the process of the leaves and the ice water dunking, hahahaha. I will do your method tomorrow morning and freeze them for stews and soup. 👍
I did not know that cabbage could be frozen. Thanks for sharing this info. Thanks for letting me know my sunflowers were growing sideways, Lol. They are now growing straight.
Buble and sqeeuk😍 in the Netherlands we call it stampot. But my dear English friends made me the "stampot" with cabadge which i never had...and i love it. And just to hear that dish make me happy. Just like bangers and mash Sunday Roast and Scones with clothed cream and jam. O how I miss England and my friends. Thanks for the good tips.
The Grumpy Gardener sorry for the savadge spelling... it's my phone trying to predict and write dutch words instead of English ones... and I forgot to proof read. 😅
Personally i didn't know it wasnt as simple as placing it in a bag. I already rinsed and stored my brussel sprouts so i hope they hold up... They look fine. 😆 Does it just come out soggy or will it actually go bad?
The secret is to only boil it for a few minutes when you use it after freezing or it can go soggy, I find 5 minutes is plenty. Have returned the sub to your channel :)
We have SO much white cabbage (bok choy) and kale! I freeze the kale and then crush it up to put in soup. Now, with this video, I'm going to freeze some of our bok choy.
Nice video Mick, unfortunately my freezer is tiny... I have to eat most of my stuff within a few days of picking. Wish I could freeze a lot more of my stuff. Cheers Adam
Well that's worth a try I have been eating cabbage for ages now trying to get throw them fill like I'm turning into a cabbage mate all the best Marrow Mick lol
Dumb question but can you freeze roasted cabbage? Like if I wanted it for a single serving meal prep. Trying to make me some freezer meals for just myself.
Thank you for sharing! I'm only 1 person and even though I can store it a pretty long time in a plastic bag with paper towel inside..it doesn't ever last me enough? I use it for everything..seems like!😋😋😋
This was brilliant! Love the idea of quartering the head with the core! I'm a newbie and loving your channel. Thanks so much. I do have a question I'm hoping no one laughs at me...lol...it's ok if ya do I can take it. 😆 What's bubble and squeak? Sorry if I misspelled. I'm sure here in the US I probably call it something else but I love learning new ways to prepare food so I thought I'd ask for recipe? Thanks so much. Great channel! ~Lisa
I am going to freeze some of my brussels when they are ready, as they like frost freezing enhances the taste. I will upload a vid when they are ready :)
After blanching for 2 minutes, it's advised to place in an ice bath for a few minutes to stop the cooking process!! Then drain for a few minutes on paper towels or a clean tea towel and place in freezer bags, label and freeze!!
I guess if you’re using them for stews and soups the ice dunking isn’t as important. I got 15 so I’m doing it his simple way.
Thank you. Got about 15 small cabbage 🥬 and was dreading the process of the leaves and the ice water dunking, hahahaha. I will do your method tomorrow morning and freeze them for stews and soup. 👍
thank you i am going this now i have never seen or known how to do this thank you
I did not know that cabbage could be frozen. Thanks for sharing this info. Thanks for letting me know my sunflowers were growing sideways, Lol. They are now growing straight.
Lol, sorry couldn't resist that comment :)
That's fine I got a good laugh out of it. You have a great sense of humor for a grumpy gardener
Hello Mick, thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience my friend.
🌱Happy Gardening, Terry.
My pleasure Terry, saves binning any excess cabbage :)
Thank you!! This is so helpful for quarantine!
Short and sweet no back story thanks
Yes 😂 thank you
Buble and sqeeuk😍 in the Netherlands we call it stampot. But my dear English friends made me the "stampot" with cabadge which i never had...and i love it. And just to hear that dish make me happy. Just like bangers and mash Sunday Roast and Scones with clothed cream and jam. O how I miss England and my friends. Thanks for the good tips.
My pleasure, bangers and mash love it :)
The Grumpy Gardener sorry for the savadge spelling... it's my phone trying to predict and write dutch words instead of English ones... and I forgot to proof read. 😅
OMG friend, I didn't know cabbage could be frozen! I will give this a try! You are a brain Mick! Thank you so much for the information :)
I am more brain dead I think lol!! It does take space up in the freezer but a good back up!
Personally i didn't know it wasnt as simple as placing it in a bag.
I already rinsed and stored my brussel sprouts so i hope they hold up... They look fine. 😆
Does it just come out soggy or will it actually go bad?
Thanks for this Mick! I see by the comments I'm not the only one that didn't know this. yay! I'm not alone. lol. And It's so easy! Bless you👍
My pleasure, give it a try, better than binning any you don't get to eat!!
Hello Mick !! Thanks for the advice and information on freezing cabbage !! Superb
Thanks Simon, happy freezing :)
I'll definitely be freezing some cabbage. I didn't think it would freeze well- but we'll have a lot in our fall bed!
The secret is to only boil it for a few minutes when you use it after freezing or it can go soggy, I find 5 minutes is plenty. Have returned the sub to your channel :)
Ii've never tried freezing cabbage Mick . I will have to try when I get a glut . All the best Nic.
Well worth doing Nic!
I love cabbage! this was awesome, great advice
Thanks, just my way of doing things, obviously fresh cabbage is best!!
thank you for uploading a video when you do the brussels Mick!
my pleasure!
We have SO much white cabbage (bok choy) and kale! I freeze the kale and then crush it up to put in soup. Now, with this video, I'm going to freeze some of our bok choy.
Well done Mick. Best wishes Bob.
Nice video Mick, unfortunately my freezer is tiny... I have to eat most of my stuff within a few days of picking. Wish I could freeze a lot more of my stuff. Cheers Adam
Allotment Grow How the wonderful world of gumtree?
It's more about my kitchen being to small to accommodate a big freezer... need a bigger kitchen :-)
I have a freezer in the outhouse purposely for freezing the veg!
Hi, Mick !!! Thanks for sharing this info. I'm glad to know this. I'm wiser now. ;) Enjoy your week and take care. Hugs and blessings too.
Wow, this is something new for me. I don't think people in my country ever freeze cabbages but only pickle them.
I have yet to try pickled cabbage, I like the sound of it!
Good info.! Have a wonderful evening Mr. Watson!
Many thanks!!
thanks for this..thinking of my cabbage then i found you..great..never knew it can be freeze..
Thanks I only wanted to cook half my cabbage head because I'm portion sizing and meal planning
Great video. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Patricia, glad you enjoyed!
Brilliant video just what I needed my friend I'll be doing mine this evening
diggingfordinner cheers bud, simple method but it works:)
' Iv been asked by a few people, well not a few a couple' hahahaha
Thank you for sharing !
Thank, Mick. I did not know you could freeze them.
I have tried freezing the separate leaves but they tend to block freeze.
I will have to try it, your way. Thank you.
Thank you for your freezing tips
Thank You for your quick and easy video....
Well that's worth a try I have been eating cabbage for ages now trying to get throw them fill like I'm turning into a cabbage mate all the best Marrow Mick lol
I hate wasting anything, it is great for bubble and squeak!!
For blanching you are suppose to quickly put it into ice water for the same length of time
Have come back to this video a second time for a refresher. Thank you for sharing.
Dumb question but can you freeze roasted cabbage? Like if I wanted it for a single serving meal prep.
Trying to make me some freezer meals for just myself.
That should be fine if you put it in an airtight container.
Nice... looks great.. just wondering how do you keep worms out of it? thanks for sharing..
I get some damage from slugs on the outer leaves but the hearts seem to be nice and tight to keep the bugs out :)
Thank you
Thank you for sharing! I'm only 1 person and even though I can store it a pretty long time in a plastic bag with paper towel inside..it doesn't ever last me enough? I use it for everything..seems like!😋😋😋
Well explained! I think even I could do it now, lol.
Really is easy Jim, I tried blanching the leaves separate but they block freeze if you are not careful!
I am going to try this! It looks easy enough, even for me! Lol.
Do you chill the cabbage in an ice bath after the blanching steps?
I would like to see cooking with the previously frozen cabbage to know the texture.
great vid bud cheers always wanted to stock up on fresh veg cheers :)
Get a chest freezer :)
Where did you get your sink plug? I need one like that! And I am excited to freeze my cabbage with this method.
Thanks
Good to know if you live far from a store and only shop once a month or so. But other wise cabbage is not expensive so I’d just get it when I need.
It's not expensive, true. But I live on my own and even a small cabbage is too much for one meal.
Hey Mick thanks for the tips, T
My pleasure :)
can you do this with savoy cabbage
This was brilliant! Love the idea of quartering the head with the core! I'm a newbie and loving your channel. Thanks so much. I do have a question I'm hoping no one laughs at me...lol...it's ok if ya do I can take it. 😆 What's bubble and squeak? Sorry if I misspelled. I'm sure here in the US I probably call it something else but I love learning new ways to prepare food so I thought I'd ask for recipe? Thanks so much. Great channel! ~Lisa
In England bubble and squeak is fried up leftover vegetables
Good tip on leaving the leaves attached to the stem
I'm not just a pretty face :)
Hi Mick, I will ask the chef 😀😀😀 to try this method. When we have frozen it in the past, it has lost its firmness and taste 😂
It will never beat fresh and in the pan but it cooked quickly in the winter is a good back up veg.
first soak in cold water or hot?
How long to you let it sit in salt water
Thanks. We always be getting cabbage from others. I love it but haute i can't eat it all in time.
but do I cook it straight from the freezer or have I got to defrost it first?
I'm going to give it a try, mick....................brian
Try it out but when you use it after freezing only cook the cabbage for a few minutes.
NICE!
How long do I boil them
Thank you it is so easy! Thanks!
Nice video -- thanks!!
Do they retain any crunch cooked after frozen or are they limp and watery ?
I don't cook cabbage for long anyway, when I use the frozen cabbage I just cook for 5 minutes and it is fine
Do you think this would work on brussels sprouts as well? just not put them in the hot water as long?
I am going to freeze some of my brussels when they are ready, as they like frost freezing enhances the taste. I will upload a vid when they are ready :)
I'd like to see how they freeze and defrost. But thank you.
Not much sense in growing tons if a person can't preserve it somehow! You must have a large freezer:))
I always dice everything up...it's such a mess. I never thought of quartering them. Thanks for the tip!
If it’s been frozen b 4 cook is it ok 2 cook
All makes sense to me mick :-)
Unusual for me to talk sense!!
Well I didn't wanna say anything, but now that you mention it...
At 1:23 you say add salt to the water. How much salt? A teaspoon or tablespoon?
Thank you! 😊🌼
thnak you!
Very informative. Tfs :)
Not boiling flavor out of cabbage ?
And Bob's yer ooncle. Ta mate.
I sure hope Mick Watson is staying in quarantine. His breathing is very worrisome. He seems to be at high risk of catching the Covid. Be safe, Mick.