FREEZING LIMA BEANS
Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600226
10/13/97
FREEZING LIMA BEANS
Select well-filled pods. Beans should be green but not
starchy or mealy. Shell and sort according to size.
Water Blanch:
Small beans ........................... 1 minute
Medium beans .......................... 2 minutes
Large beans ........................... 3 minutes
Cool promptly in cold water and drain.
Pack into containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal,
label and freeze.
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