Freezing Green Beans

All the rest of my green beans have been picked, frozen, and stored in the freezer. I did leave some beans on the bushes that were past their prime to dry for next year's garden planting. I really liked these heirloom beans I planted this year, so I will dry the pods, shell them, put them in an envelope and store in a dry place until planting next Spring. Freezing the beans was so simple that I am sharing the step by step process.

 

1.Wash and trim ends off of beans and cut into desired size pieces.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a vigorous boil. Immerse green beans for 2 minutes. Drain beans in a large colander.

 



 



 

3. While your water is boiling with the beans, prepare a large bowl or basin of iced water. Submerge beans in the ice bath, as soon as you have drained them in the colander, to stop the cooking process. Leave for several minutes in ice bath.  

 

4.When beans have cooled, drain in colander again and then spread them out on paper towels to dry. Blot as necessary.

 

When dry, pack in freezer bags. Be sure to squeeze out as much air in the bags as possible to prevent freezer burn. Label and date bags, then place in freezer to be used within 6 months.

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