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Freezing Runner Beans - Mr Paddy's Daddy (19th Jul 2018 - 10:39:22) Can anyone please tell me if it is possible to successfully freeze Runner Beans which have been sliced lengthwise ( using a slicing gadget where you pull the beans through ) rather than cutting them crosswise into diamond shapes ~ and if it is, how long do they need to be blanched ? Many thanks for any advice

Re: Freezing Runner Beans - Helen (19th Jul 2018 - 11:17:28) Yes possible to freeze only put into boiling water quickly and then bring to boil again less than a minute I would estimate

Re: Freezing Runner Beans - Susie (19th Jul 2018 - 13:17:33) Yes it is possible, and very simple. I've been freezing beans every year for more years than I can remember. We always grow too many, and our family get all they want too ! Really good to have for the Winter months. Just a minute of blanching, and I freeze mine flat,once cooled, on a tray to start,and then bag up once frozen.That way you can easily just take out a few when wanted. It seems to be a good year for them,loads on already.!! Happy days.

Re: Freezing Runner Beans - Mr Paddy's Daddy (19th Jul 2018 - 13:35:06) Thank you Helen and Susie

Re: Freezing Runner Beans - Elizabeth (21st Jul 2018 - 11:01:06) Follow advice above AND don't cook them too long when you wish to use them. One year I had so many I cut them all up including the stringy ones and made soup/puree to add to stews and casseroles - took a bit of straining but they had great flavour.

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