Preserving Spinach for Winter

Preserving Spinach for Winter - Start to Finish!

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In this video Sarah shows you exactly how we preserve our spinach for use over the winter. We have picked the rest of our spring spinach because it was getting ready to bolt. What do you do with 6 huge bags of spinach? Watch to find out!
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@justducky2t 5 жыл бұрын

I use a muffin tin, line the entire pan with plastic wrap, freeze then pop it over. Super fast for freezing individual portions. Works for soup and sauces too! Empty nest GMA passing it on🤗

@mamadiana1 5 жыл бұрын

for such i would do ice cube trays. that way you remove just th amount you want or need sauce soups

@highstandards6226 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Excellent idea!

@highstandards6226 4 жыл бұрын

Much more manageable portion! I LUVLOVELUV my spinach, but even I quail at the thought of downing what looked like two hamburger patties' worth at one sitting!😯🤯

@heidigib01 4 жыл бұрын

justducky2t thanks, great idea.

@robinschelstraete8291 4 жыл бұрын

I'd use a serving ring with a 'push through thingie', so you can stuff the ring, but then easily empty it again :)

@JojosGr8 4 жыл бұрын

I realize this is an older video but I don't mind. The tutorial is fantastic! You are a good teacher. I immediately subscribed to your channel. I used my pasta pot with drainer to blanch the spinach and a stock pot filled with ice water to shock it. Following the advice of other subscribers, I used the jumbo muffin tin to pack and freeze the spinach. I also cooled my "spinach water" - bottled it in old juice bottles and I plan to use it to water my house plants. THANK YOU so much for your video.

@MsFreethepeople Жыл бұрын

I love that you use basic household tools that most of us have and not all the fancy 5 star top chef tools. This helps, thanks!

@cazza2003 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! A quick tip...try using a pasta pot to blanch the spinach. You can then pull the strainer basket from the hot water all at once. Then you can chill the spinach in the basket, pushing the ice down to the bottom. Hope it helps! Love your videos!!

@braydawg99 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding idea! So much faster and undoubtedly better for the quality of the finished product. Thank you!

@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519 6 жыл бұрын

Next time put a strainer inside your hot pot. Then.dump it on your ice water.Hope this helps. God bless.

@rosejones4739 5 жыл бұрын

YES. That seems way more time efficient. nothing will get overcooked.

@melanie6215 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip, I will do mine this way, thank you.

@F-J. 4 жыл бұрын

That's right. The fries strainer. A metal one of course :)

@F-J. 4 жыл бұрын

A two person job would be easier and faster.

@F-J. 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could put cling film in the cup then pack it. Then you can just pull it out and still use the cling film in the freezer.

@albanymountainhomestead 6 жыл бұрын

I make a sauceless spaghetti with spinach, mushrooms,onions, fresh garlic, sweet Italian sausage, and a can or homemade roasted tomatoes, seasoned with garlic n herb seasoning, with noodles...soooo yummy!

@albanymountainhomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Tamara Butterworth I hope you like it. If you want a no carb option you could use spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.

@debbiem2146 6 жыл бұрын

That sounds absolutely delish!

@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh I like the recipe even better with the idea of using squash "noodles" thanks for the recipe, sounds very yummy! I make a chicken version, "grill" the chicken in a skillet, then one could sauté mushrooms if you want to add, afterwards use 3 tbls butter melt in pan, sauté garlic and onion, remove veggies, then add a bottle of white wine, cook down! Boil a box of penne pasta, drain, add fresh or thawed frozen spinach, I try to use fresh, then add in the sautéd veggies, cut up chicken, then pour over the wine sauce and toss, then add grape or tommy tomatoes cut in half, or can leave whole, but I prefer halved! If one doesn't want to use wine, one could use chicken broth! All of my love and the love, blessings and grace of GOD, unto you and yours todays and always!!!!

@pelicanman96 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like pasta primavera lol

@americaneden3090 5 жыл бұрын

THANKS 💚🤗

@cindythomas681 7 жыл бұрын

When I blanch and freeze, I try to remember to freeze blocks or bowls of ice. The small blocks, say 1 - 2 cup size, stay frozen longer and are easier than trying to work around the ice cubes. Just something I wanted to pass along. When my mom did corn on the cob, she would do like 1/2 gallon size blocks. Really lasts longer.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Thanks!

@luana-leecano8029 6 жыл бұрын

Get a vacuum packer

@pelicanman96 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea

@rosejones4739 5 жыл бұрын

thats a useful tip. thanks for sharing.

@lavendercrowl5695 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too that she needs a bigger pot or bucket for the cooling process. It ciykd even be plastic since it is not being cooked and only in for a short time. Also a larger slotted spoon would work faster.

@gingerreid8569 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great videos to help us newbies looking to homestead and live off our land!

@juliafieger949 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing with us. I really appreciate watching from start to finish.

@spazzmomma 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching you Sarah in the kitchen. You have great ideas and you make it look so easy.

@nadarawortham2901 5 жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel and am bing watching. I like what you did. it is also amazing to see how much more comfortable you are in later videos

@lorriebrown9242 5 жыл бұрын

I am learning to do a lot of different things when it comes to feeding my family. Thanks for a new lesson

@christinemacdonald7656 4 жыл бұрын

You are truly an inspiration, we have learned so much from you

@lyrahah4688 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the chance to see a different technique! It's still a tedious process, but you made it seem a bit easier. This one is a keeper!

@cynthiafed 5 жыл бұрын

Sarah, I love how thoughtfully and thoroughly you educate and demonstrate any process you video! Thank you! Cindy

@johnnysmythe7767 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do! We really appreciate it!

@melissan.2201 6 жыл бұрын

what a great idea to freeze them in that shape and size! I look forward to seeing some recipe ideas on how you use this part of your harvest. Thanks for sharing!

@debbielente4766 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, i just love to listen to you and Kevin. So many new ideas to incorporate into my own life styles, thumbs up, Love

@DiligentProsperous 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how to process the spinach and freeze it. 🙋🏻‍♀️

@lynnspeight1609 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I can't wait to try a small garden this coming spring. Thank you for the time you put in to your videos.

@hollandershomestead4481 6 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you cook the meals later with these...

@martijnheeroma5492 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing, tasty spinach is so easy to grow, and a bit frost resistant, really like it.

@escalade78 4 жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel when I was just searching for vegetable gardening information. You guys are a wealth of information. I greatly appreciate all the hard work you put in to filming your processes, editing, etc. Stay Well & God Bless!

@michelewarren5311 7 жыл бұрын

So proud for you guys! Maybe this time next year I'll be recording OUR first harvest! Keep the vids coming!

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michele! You can do it. It was about this time last year that we moved on to our new homestead. We got busy right away and we were able to plant a full garden this spring.

@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

It's always such a joy to watch Sarah in the kitchen. I hope to see more Canning videos soon. Be Blessed 💞

@kimberlymollison3783 4 жыл бұрын

I love spinach. Definetly will do this. Ty for sharing.

@packratqueen 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoying these videos so much. Keep um coming!! ❤️🙏🏻

@robboone4367 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah! I know this is an old video but it is guiding me with my abundant spinach harvest. Happy gardening!

@InLoveWithVintage 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for putting out this content and always being transparent on your homestead journey! I’m definitely dreaming of having a homestead one day, for now my little suburban garden will have to do! God bless!

@jamaicanbeauty8120 5 жыл бұрын

No apologies necessary. We are just glad you are doing this video for us. Feel better

@HaywireHomestead 5 жыл бұрын

Spinach is one I plan on planting more of. Thank you for this video now I know what to do with any excess

@susanjeanwyllie5618 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. I really enjoy coming along with you on your adventure. Susan

@kathyfranco9372 5 жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher. I do not always comment but I always learn from your videos. Todays video really has a lot of great stuff .. can not wait to put this into practice

@marymontalbo8592 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was fun and interesting to watch. I love seeing you preserve and save up for the winter. My parents used to do that as well. I do it a little but not as much as I should. You are awesome people. Blessings.

@vlvtopcat 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how to do this.Hope ur cold gets better.

@tanyaparker-callsign.kk7ic238 4 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here Missouri is my hometown living in wa state for almost twenty years now and looking into homestead living based on the current climate. Vegetarian 🌱 for almost three years now started gardening this year hard work yet satisfying. Thank you for this old yet relevant video.

@OREOFEABIOLA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video.it’s so lovely

@susanblodgett9467 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome love watching yall.

@telephone3075 4 жыл бұрын

Love your video. Watches several preserving greens videos and yours is by far my favorite! Can't wait to try this with all my kale!

@oysterman2517 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good info. Tomorrow I'm going out to harvest spinach for the first time this year. Cheers

@chandamedina287 5 жыл бұрын

Totally loving the videos and learning so much!

@crossing3790 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Did not know about the spinache blanching. I will try this. Blessings to you

@vickidriggs 3 жыл бұрын

all of your videos are so helpful in teaching me how to preserve my foods and learn these great arts you share. Thank you so much.

@PhenomenallyFlyDiva4 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of bagged spinach I was given. Now I know what to do with it. Thank you for sharing. Blessed be!!!

@AlexaAab. 2 жыл бұрын

Really loooove it. God bless you and your family ❤️❤️❤️

@rachelmorgan21 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Huge thanks from Wales in the UK! X

@cassandramilligan3872 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the spinage,great job.

@christinacyrus3824 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you tube. I learn something new every day. Did not know the reason for blanching. Thanks.

@beekeeper8474 3 жыл бұрын

I use a bayou boiler with the inner strainer and a big cooler full of ice water and spin it in a large salad spinner I got from the restaurant store

@louisguerin8443 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is our first year with spinach and now we know how to store it. In the past, we've done the same three-step process with beans, peas, corn, squash, etc....good luck! Terrific video.

@rebeccagreen3082 5 жыл бұрын

i found u guys a few days ago. and u guys are a real inspiration.

@1gr8lpta 6 жыл бұрын

Saw you guys on Doug and Stacey and so glad I did. I am learning so much. Thanks a bunch

@beverlylinklater5079 5 жыл бұрын

I just love you guys, I stumbled upon you all on accident and I just have been amazed. I live in Chicago, IL. and have a small back yard but I have planted a lot this year. I also have a Beehive for the 1st time. I am very excited. These preserving tips are wonderful. I was very amazed by the freezing the eggs video. Keep up the good work and God Bless.

@danielleterry180 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you love spinach and chard gives me ideas

@michellelyman7092 4 жыл бұрын

I love spinach, didn't know you could freeze it like this, will for sure do it this year! Looks like alot of work and mess but very worth it.

@janeirvine8391 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Highly informative. When forming your spinach cups, perhaps you could poke holes in an 8 ounce SOUR cream container and squish the water out that way? Or use a cheese making strainer. Thank you for posting. Blessings on you and yours and all who read this!

@barbaralee5696 5 жыл бұрын

I just harvested our spinach. I always dread the washing. It's so hard to get dirt out of greens. I put mine in a pillow case and secured the opening with a rubber band. I then put the pillow case in the washing machine on gentle cycle(no detergent!) It washed and rinsed and worked perfectly! Try it sometime. I also clean potatoes the same way before canning.

@gretaknebel8495 4 жыл бұрын

Had to revisit to remember how to put up my fresh spinach harvest.

@lsieu 3 жыл бұрын

For people like me who wants to extend my food supply from my gardens, this was very helpful. I really appreciate your videos. They cover a gammut of useful tips and allow me to learn from your experiences. Thanks for being so transparent in your approach because if it was all about perfect, it would not be as educational or encouraging. ❤️

@andrewcpham 4 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful! This is a great informative video. I learned so much about blanching.

@debbiem2146 6 жыл бұрын

Great video - I learn so much from your channel! Thank you!

@evelyngoodling2780 4 жыл бұрын

Love this idea for portions.

@MariDorot 2 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial. Thanks for going into that much detail.

@only4fun38 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video... just what I was looking for thank you so much for uploading!

@christinarulien645 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos! I am excited to try some of the new things I have learned!

@kappy3679 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful idea never thought of doing that. I will be doing that in the future instead of having to go to the store and buying spinach. Thank you for sharing that .

@gerreddy9287 4 жыл бұрын

great video and thanks for sharing your kitchen and your talents

@trishavickers73 3 жыл бұрын

Love y’all!!! Thank you for sharing!

@JeanneKinland 2 жыл бұрын

I'm picking all my spinach today because we expect a hard freeze tonight. Also, have beet greens. Thanks for sharing your stuff.

@nancyhaywood6486 5 жыл бұрын

you've certainly had a successful garden. i'm so envious. when my dad was living we always had a large garden at his house, we would carry those large white buckets full of tomatoes and other veggies. we grew everything. i sure do miss that garden and him. enjoyed your video. thanks

@smoothskin46 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much I'm going to use this for other types of greens. 👍🏽

@creinicke1000 4 жыл бұрын

Watching mid September 2019 in AZ.. I just planted some spinach.. I have no clue how it's going to grow into the fall.. the weather is interesting to say the least here.. but I live this idea.. freeze in clumps!! Then bagging them up.. so simple. I hope I am able to do this near Christmas.

@RozetRides 3 жыл бұрын

Informative video. Never really knew any good way of preserving spinach which is rough cause I love it

@anitahopkinsla 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video Thank Q so much for the tip on preserving SPINACH! ❤️

@KayNolte 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this, thanks for posting!

@Cindy-by3ho 6 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher!

@scherylwilliams3236 2 жыл бұрын

I use a silicon muffin "tin" to put pesto in to freeze from my overly aggressive and productive basil plants. They pop right out of the "tins" and I have wonderful pesto all through the winter. Love your videos, Sarah.

@dragonflyneb 5 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying going through your video's, I am learning so much. For 2 years I have tried growing luffa with only fail, watched your video and have 4 luffa's plants growing this year, God willing I will get luffa's you are a good teacher. Thank You

@happylovejojo1763 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea.

@jenniferarchambault4444 5 жыл бұрын

Love these videos! I would recommend using a sliding measuring cup to measure and pack the spinach, then you could just push the cups of spinach out instead of trying to pry them out of the traditional measuring cup.

@Rika-ng8pp 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos I do learn a lot. My husband and I are from South Africa working in the USA but have a dream of buying a piece of land to farm and live off of it. You do inspire me a lot.

@CowboyGoose 5 жыл бұрын

Your channel is so informative, I love it!

@SallyInCT 4 жыл бұрын

I nice spyder spoon strainer is GREAT to pull blanched veggies out quickly AND drains the hot water better than a small slotted spoon. 👍

@happydays1336 5 жыл бұрын

My mom used to put a little bit of vinegar and 1/2 hard boiled egg on top of each serving. I loved it.

@sydneydrake2789 3 жыл бұрын

I always learn so much from your videos. Thanks. I wilt my spinach on the stove-top and pack it into silicone cupcake pans to freeze before bagging it. I'm not so worried about the liquid being strained out before freezing since it's easy to take care of later if I need to. For smoothies, I want the extra liquid.

@shirleymurphy1958 4 жыл бұрын

Greens are so good . We plant Swiss chard and you can keep citing it all season .I freeze a lot . The tops work well in any spinach recipe and the storks are good in soups.

@paulinefalzon7847 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you God blees you and your crops

@BigHornMountainAlpacas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great instruction and tips. My daughter and I plan to gather wild spinach (lambs quarters) today from our homestead and process it this way for winter eating.

@avonleanne 4 жыл бұрын

this is a really great idea! I have spinach but never thought about portioning and freezing....I don't know why...but this is a great thing to do, thanks for the idea

@cesia9954 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you. God bless you🙏

@lauratoups1052 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. so nice to see you!

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Laura!

@alicea5 4 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of one cup serving size. My mom often does this but she use bags or put them all mess up in one bag.

@wifemommeboblife3657 5 жыл бұрын

Wow can't believe that it shrink down SO much!

@cathypearman5338 5 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed your channel. I am learning so many things .Thank you.

@madchaos4912 5 жыл бұрын

A very nice demonstration. Thank You.

@cathleencaratan3373 3 жыл бұрын

I realize that this is from 3 years ago. I line a baking sheet with towels or paper towels and then add a layer of parchment paper. I put the scoops of the blanched greens on there. It’s an additional way to soak out any moisture before it is frozen.

@dianacollinson2424 5 жыл бұрын

💚 your channel! Saw this a few days ago and ended up using this method to blanch/freeze 3 giant bags of organic mixed pre-washed super greens on sale at my local grocery store for less than $2 a bag. I ended up with twelve 1/2 cup portions and will use them for my morning Green Drinks when I find myself low on fresh produce, & waiting for the next Saturday Farmers Market. Added bonus, won't need to add ice to the blender. 😃

@dorykoszewski3162 4 жыл бұрын

You definitely need to look into obtaining a spider utensil for things such as this.

@PeterMaddison2483 Жыл бұрын

I've not been growing much over the past few years as I've been unable to, though I did manage to plant some spinach, only 1 survived through to now and I thought I'd try some straight outa the garden last night. WOW, it was lovely, eating it picked directly from my raised bed, I can't wait to grow load more and can them now.