Is It Possible

[queenofmean]

to freeze Fresh Beetroot until you are going to use it? Thanks

Queenie

[jno]

not tried it, but apparently so; here's how

http://www.gardenfresco.co.uk/growing-vegetables/beetroot/freezing-beetroot

[queenofmean]

Thank you jno that's very handy to know - might make making my beetroot samosas a little easier :)

[harrylggy]

I have no knowledge and idea about beetroot. It is so new term for me.

[muff13]

I cook it first and then slice it and freeze it. It is not as good as freshly cooked beetroot but it is better than wasting it.

[Clanad]

Actually it's fairly easy and produces beets (as they're known here in the U.S.) with a nice color as well as texture.

Simply trim the tops back to about 2 inches in length (leave the long bottom tap root on) and place them in boiling water (a few at a time) until fork tender, just as described by muff13 , then immerse them in a sink full of ice water to stop the cooking. The tops and the skins will just almost fall off. Rinse and dry and leave the smaller ones (less than 2 inches in diameter) whole, but either slice the larger ones or at least quarter them. I, then, like to place them on a aluminum (excuse, me... aluminium) covered cookie sheet (what ya'll call biscuits) with our touching each other and pop them into your freezer. You can then place them in a ziplock freezer bag and they'll be good for probably 2 or three months.

Alternately, after they're frozen (only takes a couple of hours) we use a food vacuum sealer which will make them last until next spring!

[queenofmean]

Thank you for your suggestions. I will probably cook them and shred them and freeze them later.

[dolyem]

no

[Mamyalynne]

Didn't work for you then Dolyem?

[queenofmean]

Well they cooked brill and peeled well and are in the freezer and will be removed next week to be mixed with some other fabby things

[janbee]

I usually juice them if they're not 100% o to eat. They're still ok in a beetroot and carrot juice.

[janbee]

^ ok to eat ^

[queenofmean]

I'm making Beetroot Samosas for my Avon party I just don't want them going off in the Fridge. I never thought about a use for the juice after (I nee to dry them before I cook them)