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Mon, Jun 25, 12 at 11:32
| I'm going to freeze a bushel of okra. I would like to use our oyster cooker w/basket to blanch in 2 batches. Then I'll drop into a large cooler filled with ice water. This way I can do it fast, outside & not heat the house. I researched on google & didn't really find anything to contraindicate. What do you think? For some reason I have in the back of my head that it's not a good idea. Any help is appreciated! |
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| Safe yes. The issue isn't safety but flavor and color changes as the acidic vegetable interacts with the aluminum. The blanch time is 3-4 min. for okra so IMO not really long enough to be an issue. Especially since okra isn't very acidic. Dave |
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- Posted by Deborah-SC 8a (My Page) on Mon, Jun 25, 12 at 21:55
| thanks Dave! |
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