Freeze those garden vegetables when they are at their peak of freshness. Here are 35 how-to freeze vegetable tutorials, encompassing veggies from A-Z. You might be surprised at some of the vegetables you can freeze and enjoy once peak growing times have ended when you have a freeze full of healthy goodness. Do not let in-season vegetables go to waste.
Have a lot of fresh vegetables from your garden, CSA, local farm stand, or grocery store? Unless you have a large family, you may not be able to consume all that fresh veggie goodness. Why not freeze it for later?
The Ultimate Guide To Freezing Vegetables
I love to freeze vegetables. I grow a fairly large container garden and freeze green beans, peas, tomatoes, onions, and more for use throughout the rest of the year!
We use freezer grade containers or the handy-dandy food saver!
Quick Tips for Freezing Vegetables
1. Start by selecting fresh and ripe vegetables. Opt for vegetables at their peak ripeness, as they will retain more flavor and nutrients when frozen.
2. Wash your vegetables thoroughly before freezing to remove dirt or debris.
3. Prepare the vegetables for freezing by blanching them. Blanching involves briefly boiling the vegetables in water (depending on the vegetable, 2 minutes will do) and immediately transferring the vegetables into ice water to stop the cooking process. Blanching will help preserve the vegetables’ color, texture, and flavor while also killing off any bacteria or enzymes that could cause spoilage.
4. Once blanched, drain the vegetables well and pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towel removing moisture.
5. Pack into freezer bags or freezer grade food containers. Label with the type of vegetable and date frozen for easy identification.
6. Place your packed containers or bags in the freezer on a flat surface where they can freeze quickly and evenly. Avoid overcrowding your freezer, as this can hinder proper airflow and result in uneven freezing.
There are some different techniques for freezing fresh vegetables. These 35 step-by-step freezing tutorials will show you how to easily freeze your fresh garden produce so there is no freezer burn. Yummy veggies all year long!
● How To Freeze Artichokes | Thrifty Fun
● How To Freeze Asparagus | Cooking Chew
● How To Freeze Beets | Northern Homestead
● How To Freeze Bok Choy | Brooklyn Farm Girl
● How To Freeze Broccoli | Non Guilty Pleasures
● How To Freeze Brussels Sprouts | The Kitchen Whisperer
● How To Freeze Butter Beans (Lima Beans) | Hibiscus House
● How To Freeze Cabbage – New Life On A Homestead
● How To Freeze Carrots | Our Frugal Happy Life
● How To Freeze Cauliflower | Clean Eating Kitchen
● How To Freeze Celery | Frugal Family Home
● How To Freeze Corn | Simple Bites
● How To Freeze Eggplant | Pickles Travel Blog
● How To Freeze Fennel | Thrifty Fun
● How To Freeze Garlic | Brown Thumb Mama
● How To Freeze Garlic Scapes | Live Strong
● How To Freeze Green Beans | Heavenly Homemakers
● How To Freeze Kale (the right way) | Frugal Hausefrau
● How To Freeze Kohlrabi | Montana Homesteader
● How To Freeze Leeks | Lady Lee’s Home
● How To Freeze Okra | Canning Granny
● How To Freeze Onions | How To Have It All
● How To Freeze Peas | Padhus Kitchen
● How To Freeze Peppers | Simply Canning
● How To Freeze Potatoes | Cooking With Mary and Friends
● How To Freeze Pumpkin | The Belly Rules the Mind
● How To Freeze Radishes | Local Harvest
● How To Freeze Spinach | The Harvest Kitchen
● How To Freeze Sweet Potatoes | Real Food Allergy Free
● How To Freeze Swiss Chard | Country Living in a Cariboo Valley
● How To Freeze Turnips | Sons of Thunder
● How To Freeze Yellow Summer Squash | Dave’s Garden
● How To Freeze Zucchini | Downshiftology
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Barb @ A Life in Balance says
What a great resource for gardeners wanting to get the most out of their garden this time of year!
Ann says
Thanks Barb! I must admit I did this so I’d have these tutorials all in one place for my own needs. I then decided to share!
Ann
kimH says
Cool! I freeze loads of veggies.. I buy the big tubs of garlic from Costco, take out cup or two for the frig and then freeze the rest.. been doing this for years.. Always have garlic on hand.. Gotta love it.
Ann says
Shhhhhh not so loud, Kim. That will end up being Hubby’s next project!
Ann
Oh My Heartsie Girl says
Wow what a great list. I wish I had internet when I was still canning and freezing it would have been so much help. Thanks for sharing.
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says
I am doing lots of this! I also batch cook and froze food for my family cuz its saves on money and time =)
Michelle @SimplifyLiveLove says
Nice resource, Ann! Pinning this one. 🙂
Lydia says
The link for Swiss chard is broken
Ann says
Looks like her blog is no more, Lydia. I replaced the link. Thanks for letting me know.
Ann
sonsothunder says
Thanks for the wonderful “Ping Back” and linking me to your list. Was not only a great surprise on a personal level, but, some what ironic, as I was working on ways to better link a business site I help manage, and write content on, across the web when I noticed the “Ping Back” … the timing was perfect.
Dianne@ScrutinizingLife says
This is great info!! Thanks for sharing on The Living With Style Linky Party! Be sure to come back next week!! ~Dianne
Joybee says
This is great information. I’m happy you rounded up all of these links. There are so many times I want to know if i can and how to freeze various vegetables. They can be a big convenience and I think I read somewhere that frozen vegetables can be just as good for you as fresh…no matter if they are or not the convenience may encourage me to eat more vegetables which I know is good.
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Hi there – found your post on the freedom friday link party. Ummm this list is a-mazing. Pinning for sure. What a great resource!!!
Cristi says
What an awesome resource this is! Thanks so much for linking up with our Living With Style Linky Party and hope you’ll do so again the next time. Have an awesome week!
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
What an amazing collection of resources! I’ve been pinning random tips for freezing different veggies from my garden, but you’ve got them all together here!! I’m going to pin this one and come back to it! Thanks for sharing with us at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. Hope to see you back tonight!
k8fearsnoart says
My husband and I just bought our “Forever Home” six days ago; I can finally go back to growing food and I couldn’t be more excited! (I really hate paying money for the food I could be growing for ourselves for pennies, creativity, and some elbow grease.)
The thing is, I’ve not yet tried actually preserving the vegetables/fruit by itself. It’s always ended up being ‘preserved’ in soups/stews/breads/as ingredients. This year, we are purchasing a pressure cooker &/or a hot water bath pot with rack. I can get jars and rings and lids at no cost, so that is yet another reason to not delay learning the best ways to preserve our harvest(s).
The timing of finding this list is incredibly fortunate for us, and I look forward to utilizing the tips, iformation, and instructions contained herein. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with your readers!
frugal hausfrau says
Hi Anne,
This is so handy!! I hate moving from site to site to get all the information I need and I love that you’ve “vetted” this for us! And thanks for including my guide on freezing kale! I’ll be sure to share this around!
Mollie