Title: Freezing Leeks and Onions
Categories: Vegetable Check
Yield: 1 Servings

LEEKS
1	lb	Makes 1 pint
ONIONS
1	md	To 3, chopped or sliced Makes 1 pint

LEEKS 1. Select fresh, firm leeks. Trim off the roots and all but 2 inches of the leaves.

2. Wash leeks well, then split lengthwise, and wash again.

3. Slice leeks or chop them.

4. Package in recipe size amounts. Or, tray freeze them and then pack or bag the leeks so you can pour out what you need. Leeks don't require blanching, but they shouldn't be stored in the freezer more than 3 months at zero degrees F.

ONIONS 1. Choose only the highest quality, fully mature onions. Freeze only chopped or sliced onions. Store whole onions in a cool, dry place.

2. Peel, wash, and chop or slice.

3. Package onions in recipe size amounts. Or, tray freeze them and then pack or bag the onions in recipe size amounts so you can pour out what you need. Onions don't need to be blanched, but they shouldn't be stored in the freezer longer than 3 to 6 months at zero degrees F.

Source: Vegetable Gardening Encyclopedia Typos by Dorothy Flatman 1995

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