How do you freeze Swiss chard?

Answer 1

Swiss chard freezes just fine as long as you wash it, trim it, and cook it until the leaves are just slightly cooked. I put them covered in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, pack them in bags and freeze.

Answer 2

In order to freeze fresh spinach, and have a good product upon thawing, it must first be cooked and cooled quickly. This process is called blanching. You bring your pot of water (or stock) to a boil, add the spinach, and JUST as it turns BRIGHT green, you can either dip it out or strain it through a colander. Upon removing it from the boiling water/stock, transfer it into a bowl or sink of ice water. This is called shocking it. The ice water prevents the spinach from carry-over cooking (continuing to cook once taken off of the heat source). Once cooled, drain the spinach again, then place in freezer-safe bags or containers, tightly sealed, and freeze. The spinach will last, frozen, for up to a year without compromising the flavor.

Answer 3

To freeze Swiss chard: Rinse, then plunge into boiling water for a minute. Cool and chop into size desired for soups or stir fry, bag in a zipper freezer bag and freeze!

Answer 4

yes you can freeze Swiss chard..treat it like spinach..blanch and place in zip lock bags! Delicious..

Answer 5

With water under the tap. I would separate the leaves and wash them making sure you remove all dirt and bugs. I would then break it into pieces and use a salad spinner to dry them.

Answer 6

I usually boil first for 5 to 7 min and then drain, bag and put in freezer. Lasts longer and less chances of freezer burn.