Comments on: Three Ways to Preserve Greens

By: James

James — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:57:58 +0000

Other than the great effort that clearly went into this project and the writing of it, I’d like to say how hilarious it is. You have a way with words. I think I’ll avoid the canning!

By: e.d.

e.d. — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:38:25 +0000

I don’t suppose you’ve heard of….kale chips? Do an internet search…certainly worth a try at least and maybe a WHOLE lot easier than the canning method I am doing today-yep, at least they won’t take up freezer space, and I am not one that cares about the ugliness They can be eaten in the winter with a cheese sauce over them, or in quiches too. And yes, I would say that drying them on low heat and then crumbling them is probably the best way to keep the nutrtion in them, even if they don’t really have a discernable taste when you sprinkle them on or in things

By: Rae

Rae — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:46:33 +0000

SO glad I found these instructions. First time I ever plannted beets or kale and the greens are crazy thick. I will be freezing greens this weekend. Will also try it with the bumper crop of arugula and hope for the best. Happy Gardening!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:53:51 +0000

If you have children or picky spouses that you would like to get to eat more greens-dehydrating is a great way to do. I do this all the time. Dehydrate it, crumble it into a powder, and then put it into soups, casseroles, most anything you make for dinner. You can see the green flakes but I usually say it is some kind of seasoning, and there is almost no flavor so they don’t even know they are getting such good for them greens.

By: anduin

anduin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:13:37 +0000

I would think that the dried version could be well incorporated into a dried soup mix with other dehydrated vegetables (onions, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, etc.).

By: tigress

tigress — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:37:49 +0000

yes, i love that you showed up wuz up with canning greens. i am up to my ears in greens also and have been feeling rather rabbit like as of late. oddly, i have never even thought of freezing greens. thanks for this post!

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:17:13 +0000

I think freezing is def the way. Valorous of you to show us the ugly truth behind canning greens. Um, no thanks!

By: pam

pam — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:46:20 +0000

I do the freezing. Then in the middle of winter, dump them in a veggie soup.

By: Wendy (The Local Cook)

Wendy (The Local Cook) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:39:16 +0000

I found that a quick dry saute’ works well, then vacuum sealing and freezing them. A little tip I learned from the
Busy Person’s Guide to Preserving.