We make harvesting radish for the winter by freezing and in other ways

Early vegetable crops tend to ripen too quickly and disappear just as quickly from the beds. One such vegetable is the crunchy and healthy radish. Many people have a question whether it is possible to freeze radishes in the freezer for the winter and how to do it correctly.

We will answer this question in full detail. We will tell you how the taste and benefits of a vegetable change, what methods are alternative to freezing, how much and where to store crispy fruit.

Can radishes be frozen in winter?

You can, but not for long. The whole difficulty lies in the composition of the vegetable. When frozen in a home freezer, the fruit crystallizes... Simply put, when you start defrosting it, you will not get an elastic hard radish, but a spreading porridge without taste.

There is, of course, a way out. You can freeze it in a specialized chamber, where the temperature is two times lower than in those in our house. But such a camera is used in industrial production.

But the hostesses do not give up and are looking for more and more new ways to preserve the vegetable - they will be discussed later.

How the composition and taste will change after freezing

If you freeze the radish for 5-7 days, then you will not feel much change.... The taste is the same, there is a crunch, there is a bitterness. The same applies to methods of preserving radishes in a jar of water or in whole with tops. But later, the vegetable will rapidly begin to lose all the benefits that it accumulated while in the soil. And with this, alas, nothing can be done.

Other ways of harvesting radish:

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Training

Proper preparation of fruits - the key to successful freezing:

• choose fruits of late varieties, ripe or slightly unripe - overripe radishes are not suitable for freezing;
• rinse vegetables thoroughly and remove all dirt;
• cut off the ponytails;
• cut the fruit into large slices;
• spread on waffle towels, dry.

note... In some recipes, radish is not cut into slices, but grated. Many housewives freeze radishes whole. It all depends on the specific method and your preferences.

How to freeze radishes for the winter

Further we will detail let's talk about the most popular ways to preserve a vegetable - we present to your attention recipes for harvesting radish for the winter, including freezing in several versions.

In the package

The method is good for those who have access to an industrial freezer. - it contains the temperature required for freezing, -40 ° C.

Freezing Algorithm:

1. Cut the radish in half.
2. Pack in a special freezer bag, tie it up.
3. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
4. Extract the package after 10 minutes.
5. Transfer to a regular freezer.

It is precisely stress freezing that is needed before long-term storage.... If this is not possible for you, then it is better to save the radish in another way. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting just a mushy mixture without taste when defrosting.

If for some reason you need to freeze the radish for only 4-5 days, then a regular freezer will do. Remember to release the air from the bag.

In a jar of water

This method is easier, available to everyone. But you can save radishes only for 1-1.5 months:

1. Take a dry and clean 0.5 liter jar.
2. Fill it with boiled water at room temperature.
3. Trim the tops and tails of the radishes.
4. Add vegetables to a jar of water.
5. Put it in the refrigerator.
6. Refresh water every 4 days.

Note! Pour the water into the jar first, then add the vegetables. Note that they will displace excess water, so do not fill it entirely.

The method is not bad, but it will not preserve the radish for a long time. In addition, a significant part of the vitamins will be lost within a week.

Together with the tops

In this way, it will be possible to save the radish for a week.:

1. Shake off the dirt from the radish, walk over the fruit with a damp cloth.
2. Gather vegetables into small bunches.
3. Do not cut off the tails.
4. Place the bundle in a container of water. It is important that the tops are constantly hydrated.

The vitamin composition will not change much in a week, the taste will remain the same if you do not dry the tops. But, we repeat that such vegetables will not stand for longer than a week.

Other procurement methods

If none of the above methods worked for you, do not despair. We have selected 3 more ways for you to prepare this vegetable.

How to keep fresh radishes in the refrigerator

You can save vegetables for a couple of weeks in a regular refrigerator - you just need a resealable freezer bag and a few thick paper towels.

Procedure:

1. Shake off any dirt from the radishes, and brush over the fruit with a damp brush.
2. Cut off the tops and tails. But do not cut the ponytail to the root, exposing the fruit - leave a few millimeters.
3. Place a couple of heavy paper towels in the bag.
4. Place the halved radish on top.
5. Use a third layer of paper towels again.
6. Refrigerate, avoiding other vegetables.

Important! There should be no air in the bag. If you are unable to release it, make a couple of punctures with a needle.

Drying

This method will allow you to enjoy radishes for about two months.:

1. Do not wash the radishes, just shake off the dirt and wipe the vegetable with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Cut off both the tops and tails.
3. Cut the radish into wedges.
4. Put water on fire.
5. Salt the boiling water. Stir for a couple of minutes.
6. After 3-5 minutes, add the radishes to the water.
7. Cook for 5 minutes. It is advisable to interfere as often as possible.
8. Remove the radish after 5 minutes. You can use a colander to drain off excess liquid.
9. Spread the round radish on a towel. Let dry.
10. Turn the oven to 160 ° C.
11. Dry the radishes for 7-10 minutes.
12. Pack the vegetables in plastic bags and store them in the refrigerator.

Important! Ovens are different for everyone, so the times are average. Stay in the oven and check the radishes from time to time. If it starts to curl, turn it off.

Conservation

Ingredients:

• radish;
• 1 tbsp. table vinegar (9%);
• 1.5 tsp salt without a slide;
• 0, 5 Art. Sahara;
• 1 tbsp. water.

Preservation method:

1. Clean the radish from contamination.
2. Remove the tops and tails.
3. Cut the vegetable into round wedges.
4. Rinse and dry the jar well. For reliability, you can pour over boiling water.
5. Place the radishes in the jars, leaving room for the marinade.
6. Dissolve salt and sugar in water. Mix well.
7. Pour in vinegar. Mix again.
8. Pour the resulting marinade over the radish. Cover the jar with a lid.
9. Sterilize for 10 minutes.
10. Roll up the covers.

This is one of the most convenient ways... First, vitamins are preserved. Secondly, the cooking process is similar to the usual preservation of cucumbers or tomatoes. Thirdly, you can try the product after 30 hours. And fourthly, radishes can be stored for more than three months.

Terms and conditions of storage

Radishes are not cucumbers or tomatoes that can last for years. In terms of storage, this fruit is capricious.

The terms of its storage are as follows:

• radish frozen in a special industrial freezer - from 1 to 1.5 months;
• radishes frozen in a usually freezer - up to five days;
• in a bank - maximum 1.5 months when changing water every four days;
• together with tops - up to a week;
• fresh radish in the refrigerator - up to two weeks;
• dried radish - up to two months;
• canned - up to three months.

Obviously, it is better to preserve radishes.... But in this case, the vegetable will not be exactly the same as fresh, but there is no risk of getting porridge with water. If you want a radish that tastes as close as possible to fresh, then you have to accept that a couple of weeks is the maximum shelf life.

Read also:

Review of the best varieties of radish for open ground and greenhouses

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Reviews

We recommend that you read the reviews of housewives who have already tried to preserve radishes for a long time.

Olga, Syzran: “I love adding radishes to any vegetable salad. It is always a shame that the radish harvest cannot be enjoyed for long. I canning radishes in vinegar. I like to add ginger to the bottom of the can. It turns out just very tasty! The very thing for meat dishes. I recommend everyone to try it. I also converted radish with grain mustard. I liked this taste less, but spice lovers will appreciate it. I advise you to add allspice to this recipe ".

Christina, Pskov: “I used to freeze radishes in regular freezer bags in a regular freezer. The first time I got it out a week later to make a salad. It turned out very tasty, practically did not differ from the fresh one. The next time I needed a radish in a month. Here an unpleasant surprise awaited me. When defrosting, the vegetable turned out in the form of a puddle of water and a slide of peel. I didn't experiment anymore, because I don't have the opportunity to freeze radishes in industrial chambers ".

Thalia, Kazan: “And I love dried radishes. If you don't like it, then you haven't tried it! My personal tip is to sprinkle a baking sheet with a mixture of peppers and salt, then place the radishes on top. It turns out very tasty, I use this vegetable in salads, vegetable stews and stews ".

Let's sum up

Radish is a capricious vegetable. Saving it for several months is not easy. It is better to choose late varieties, the fruits should be ripe or slightly unripe. It is not necessary to wash them, but be sure to shake them off and brush them. For long-term freezing in bags, an industrial freezer will be required; in a home freezer, the vegetable will lie for 5-7 days.

Alternative methods: drying, preserving, storing fresh radishes in the refrigerator or in a jar of water. The maximum shelf life is 3 months (conservation). Otherwise, the radish will last for 1-6 weeks.