Freezing Greens

Did you know you can freeze greens? You can freeze Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Mustard and more for year-round enjoyment.

1. Wash your greens
2. Remove thick stems and break into smaller pieces
3. Boil a large pot of water
4. Blanch the greens
   1. Collard greens blanch for three minutes
   2. Other greens for blanch two minutes
   3. Very tender spinach leaves blanch for 90 seconds
5. Get another bowl of water and add ice
6. Cool greens in ice water after blanching for the same of amount of time as blanching
7. Drain well
8. Pack in freezer containers
9. Cover with ice water leaving ½-inch at the top
10. Label with date and contents
11. Store in freezer for 8 to 12 months