Can you freeze Sprouts?

Have you grown too many sprouts in the garden or allotment? Have you bought too many for the Christmas dinner? The question you maybe asking is can you freeze sprouts?

Did you know the Brussels sprouts are actually part of the cabbage family and they grow on a stalk. You can get lots of little sprouts on one stalk – enough for a family of four or even more per plant.

Growing sprouts can take a long time, you can plant the seeds in April and they won’t be ready to harvest till around November /December just in time for your Christmas dinner. Homegrown sprouts actually taste a lot nicer than the ones you purchase in the shops. If you are tempted to try and grow some brussel sprouts we have all the tips and advice here.

When you purchase sprouts on a stalk they will taste a lot more fresher and nicer than the ones you have bought separately. You can even roast the sprouts on the stalk.

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How to freeze sprouts

Freezing sprouts is a very easy process. In this step by step guide we will go through how to freeze the sprouts that have jut been picked or purchased.

Cut the Brussel sprouts off the stalk. You can then get rid of the stalk
Put the Brussel sprouts in a bowl of warm water for around 15 minutes. This will help wash out any dirt hidden in the leaves or any critters that maybe hiding if picked from the allotment or garden.
After they have soaked for around 15 minutes then rinse them with warm water.
You then need to dry the sprouts off by using a dry cloth to pat them dry.
Once the sprouts have been completely dried they can be placed in a sealable plastic bag.
Make sure there is no air in the bags.
Write the dates on the bag of when you put them in them.
These can now be stored in the freezer for around 12 months

How to Blanche sprouts and freeze them.

Blanching sprouts is when you partially cook them and shock them and then freeze them. We will explain the process of this below. This is usually a better option to freezing sprouts as they tend to keep the flavour.

Fill a bowl with water and also add a tray of ice cubes to the water.
Boil your Brussel sprouts in a pan for around 3 minutes.
Place your sprouts in the bowl of ice water for 3 minutes.
Take the sprouts out of the water and place them on a dry cloth. Pat them dry.
Once the sprouts have dried they can be placed in a sealable bag.
Make sure no air is left in the bag
Write the date on the bag – these can be kept for around 12 months
Place the bag of sprouts in the freezer.

So now we will have answered your question – can you freeze sprouts? We hope you have found these tips and advice useful.