Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600049
10/13/97

FREEZING GREENS beet greens, chard, collards, kale, mustard greens, spinach, turnip greens



Select young, tender leaves. Wash well. Remove tough
stems and imperfect leaves. Cut leaves of chard into pieces
as desired.


Water blanch for the following periods:
Beet greens, kale, chard, mustard
greens, turnip greens, spinach..... 2 minutes
Collards........................... 3 minutes


Cool promptly in cold water and drain.


Pack greens into containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Seal, label and freeze.


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