Freezing beets for winter

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   For freezing, take sweet beets, preferably of the same size, since we will cook it in a microwave oven. Wash the vegetables under running water, be sure to rub the peel with the hard side of the dish sponge. Pay special attention to the tips on both sides, usually soil accumulates there. Do not cut off the tips yet. If you prefer to cook beets in a saucepan, then skip steps 2-4.

2. Step 2:

   

   Recently I discovered a new way of cooking beets, after which I threw away my separate saucepan for root vegetables". I just put the beetroot in the baking sleeve, tie the tips on both sides and make several through cuts on top of the package to release steam.

3. Step 3:

   

   I put the beets in the microwave and cook at 800 watts for 15 minutes in three approaches. It is advisable to take a break for about a minute every five minutes of the microwave. In general, everything is individual, look at the softness. If you pierce the finished beetroot with a knife, it should slide freely.

4. Step 4:

   

   Carefully open the package so as not to get burned by steam, and let the beetroot cool completely for about twenty minutes.

5. Step 5:

   

   Use disposable gloves to avoid getting your hands dirty.

7. Step 6:

   

   You can also wrap the package with a thick cellophane bag, such that you can not cut through with a knife. But this is really for those who do not like to wash dishes. No, it's not laziness! This is an effective use of your time :) Peel the beets.

8. Step 7:

   

   Cut the vegetables into medium cubes, slices, or whatever you like. It will depend on what dish you plan to use beetroot for in the future. I'm preparing a semi-finished product for a vinaigrette.

9. Step 8:

   

   It is better to freeze beets in sealed bags with a zip lock or in vacuum packaging bags if you have a vacuum packer. I have prepared the packages for the packer. By the way, it is more profitable to buy a roll with a sleeve, and already make packages from it yourself.

10. Step 9:

    

    Spread the beets into the packets in a thin layer. I got one bag, just enough for me for one serving of vinaigrette. Pack the bags with a vacuum packer at low pressure, a strong vacuum will turn the soft pieces of beetroot into puree. At the zip lock, just close the zipper. Put stickers with the date of freezing on the packages and send them to the freezer with a temperature of -18 degrees and below. The blanks will be stored there all winter.