00743 11 40 C 11 55. 007431 69 40 69 C 47. Don’t let can raw cabbage be frozen rot in the fridge! Learn how to freeze cabbage to preserve it for later use.
Do you find yourself wondering: how do you freeze cabbage? This tutorial includes everything you need to know about how to freeze cabbage, whether or not you need to blanch it, and how to thaw it to use in recipes. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my affiliate disclosure. Let’s face it, it’s difficult to use a whole head of cabbage! Even after making a couple recipes using cabbage, you may still have half a head left over.
Instead of letting it rot in your fridge, try freezing cabbage for later use. How to Prepare Cabbage for Freezing Remove any damaged or wilted outer leaves. Wash the cabbage under cold running water and pat dry. Cut the cabbage into your desired shape and size for freezing.
You can slice it it into shreds or wedges. I like to freeze shredded cabbage to add directly to recipes, since this is the most common variation of cabbage I use in cooking. For tips on how to cut these shapes, see the tutorial on How to Cut Cabbage. How to Blanch Cabbage for Freezing Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large mixing bowl with ice water. Drop the cabbage into the boiling water.
If using shredded cabbage, cook for 30 to 60 seconds once the water returns to a boil. If using cabbage wedges, cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the cabbage promptly from the boiling water, using a slotted spoon or by draining it in a colander. Let the cabbage sit in the ice water to cool. Drain the cabbage and pat dry. Place on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread it out in a single layer.