How I Freeze Celery

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2022
  • I freeze celery in order to save prep-time when cooking a meal. The frozen, already-cut vegetable is very convenient to have on hand!
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  • @asimskentzos9231
    @asimskentzos9231 Před rokem +13

    Oh please don't throw away the celery leaves they are the best part! Chop them up and put them in a lettuce salad, it adds so much flavor.

  • @jelsner5077
    @jelsner5077 Před 2 lety +67

    I am so tired of reaching for celery in the fridge only to find it wilted and rubbery. This is a great idea!

    • @jgjg3848
      @jgjg3848 Před rokem +11

      Put the wilted celery in cold water and refrigerate it. It will firm/crisp it right back up.

    • @davidward8126
      @davidward8126 Před rokem +6

      Thank you for the compliment. If you do make a stock from vegetable's don't use potatoes. Usually celery, carrots, leeks and onions. You could add herbs of your choice. Any bones from fish, chicken, beef etc add those to the stock pot. You're making what most people would throw out a really tasty stock which makes success, soups, gravy and more. If you don't use it all pour any into an ice tray and freeze until you need it.
      Saves money buying stock cubes full of salt too.
      Bon appetite!

    • @Katya-zj7ni
      @Katya-zj7ni Před rokem +2

      I’ve grown so much I need to store some as I’ve more plants to grow ( unexpected glut as neighbours moved away) . This is great x

    • @vincentnichols402
      @vincentnichols402 Před rokem +2

      Advice tke celery out of plastic, and put in tenfoil will last 3 wks

    • @mrsbond9743
      @mrsbond9743 Před rokem +1

      Ikr

  • @katescott8130
    @katescott8130 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Kevin all these years I have been on this earth I always thought that celery would turn to mush if you froze it! Thanks for showing us how to freeze celery especially since it cost 3.98 in most stores today!
    😢

  • @alicedavison5436
    @alicedavison5436 Před rokem +13

    I’m 73 never knew I could freeze celery, this is great thank you so much for video

  • @brendaeldada7778
    @brendaeldada7778 Před 2 lety +58

    You are never too old to learn something new. I’m always wasting celery, then never having it when I need it. Thanks ever so much for this tutorial. ❤️

    • @elizabethlock6169
      @elizabethlock6169 Před rokem

      Yes, a really wonderful tip. Would love to hear about freezing other veggies and fruits.

    • @marthabrawley5265
      @marthabrawley5265 Před 7 měsíci

      😢❤

    • @deniselay5842
      @deniselay5842 Před 7 měsíci

      I agree, it never lasts long in the fridge..it goes wimpy on me!!! I love the concept of freezing it, who knew?!😃

  • @cjenkins8785
    @cjenkins8785 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for the demonstration. Now I will not be wasting 6 stalks of celery when I only need 2 stalks for a recipe.

  • @rythymb1
    @rythymb1 Před 2 lety +32

    Thank you Kevin. Nobody ends videos like Kevin with a beautiful smile. I always look forward to it. What a beautiful guy.

  • @paisley1134
    @paisley1134 Před rokem +23

    Hi Kevin, I got 3 bunches of celery to freeze for winter. I use it in soups and a handful in chili. I really like to wash the leaves dice and sprinkle them in chicken noodle soup.

  • @susananderson9619
    @susananderson9619 Před rokem +5

    If you do need to keep fresh celery in your frig, just tightly wrap it in foil,it will keep for several weeks,fresh and crisp

  • @SauerA15
    @SauerA15 Před 2 lety +34

    I didn’t know I could freeze celery either! This is a game changer for me. Thank you so much!💕

  • @river6449
    @river6449 Před rokem +4

    You can grow new cerlery (cut and come again) from the root end instead of composting.

  • @redrooster1908
    @redrooster1908 Před 2 lety +29

    This is great knowledge to have, Kevin. I hope you do more content on preserving foods!!! Thanks

  • @pjprice8050
    @pjprice8050 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I've bought frozen celery in vegetable blends, but I've never frozen my own from fresh. Now I know how and I will do it! Thanks for showing me how. Oh...I also freeze onions. No more throwing away celery or onions that have gone bad! Thanks!

  • @paulasiefert2059
    @paulasiefert2059 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I freeze both celery and onions. It’s just a great time saver, and eliminates the messy part of making soup or stews. Rather than compost the leaves and stems pierces that are not perfect, I wash then freeze them separately to throw in the pot with making bone broth. They still have all that great flavor. I don’t blanch and it’s works just fine.

  • @edl6398
    @edl6398 Před 4 měsíci +3

    This was so helpful!! I read online that I could freeze celery but it said nothing about blanching so I froze it and it turned to mush. I love having celery around for everything. I’m grateful for this video!!

  • @ritacother3251
    @ritacother3251 Před rokem +2

    Excellent I will be freezing my celery tomorrow 😊

  • @texassews535
    @texassews535 Před 2 lety +9

    Oh thank you my friend! I had not even thought about doing that. I certainly will from now on. What a timesaver!

  • @shawkitty2524
    @shawkitty2524 Před rokem +2

    How many pounds of celery I've had to trash over the years from wilting I don't care to even think about! Who knew?! Thanks so much Kevin!

  • @thejadog1741
    @thejadog1741 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks!! I was getting so tired of wasting celery!!! 😊

  • @lsimmons1962
    @lsimmons1962 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I'm so glad I found this video!! Thank You!! I have a lot of celery in my garden!!

  • @francesvandenbergh3118
    @francesvandenbergh3118 Před rokem +3

    You said...Waste Not..Want Not....I cut off the bottom section of the celery... ..a bit more than you did....place it in a glass with a bit of water....change the water regularly...roots will shoot...plant the bulb...cut off stalks when thin and tender..they are sweet at this stage...do not remove the bulb from the soil as it keeps on growing more stalks...
    Regards from Sunny South Africa🌞

  • @anthonylinkowski7563
    @anthonylinkowski7563 Před rokem +13

    Im happy to see your subscription numbers have really increased! Congratulations and thanks for being such a calming person and sharing your recipes and routines with us. I save the leaves for soups as they give it a clear homemade appearance. I don't waste a bite! I think I'm reincarnated from a Depression era homemaker lol. I did not know to blanche the celery but that makes a lot of sense.

  • @sandie157
    @sandie157 Před rokem +9

    Thanks for the measured, methodical and clear instructions. Very much appreciated

  • @shelleyriley9130
    @shelleyriley9130 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thank you so much! This is just what I was looking for - simple, easy instructions for how to freeze my celery.

  • @cindymuench5425
    @cindymuench5425 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Kevin, you’re the greatest!

  • @helen2061
    @helen2061 Před 2 lety +6

    Who would have thought!? Kevin, I accidentally put my bunch of celery into the freezer instead of the fridge and yes the result was mush. I'm glad to learn a way to freeze it bc then there's no waste.

  • @greenmacaroni8872
    @greenmacaroni8872 Před rokem +5

    Hi Kevin, I was always ending up with mushy, celery because I don’t use it all of the time, but when you need it you need it. Thank you for this tip that will save me money and stop me from being wasteful. Hugs, Julie 🥰

  • @aliasmom4475
    @aliasmom4475 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I 'm excited to make my homemade celery soup. Love that stuff. Thanks!

  • @anneclark1330
    @anneclark1330 Před 11 měsíci +1

    It's now August 2023. Thank you for this tutorial. I'm going to start a celery freezer stash tight awsy!

  • @susananderson9619
    @susananderson9619 Před rokem +1

    I LOVE celery. My family, grandmother and Mother never froze celery except if it was in soup. It never dawned on me, I assumed it was too watery. This it fabulous, thank you ,dear Kevin.

  • @beliadelosreyes6932
    @beliadelosreyes6932 Před rokem +5

    Thank for taking the time to make this very informative video. I didn’t know you could blanch the celery to keep it from being mushy, That is why I never wanted to freeze it. Thanks a million!

  • @jeuleinefurlong179
    @jeuleinefurlong179 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for your helpful video-so handy especially in that it doesn’t stick together so you can store it in large amounts.

  • @shirleysiana7978
    @shirleysiana7978 Před 2 lety +3

    A vegetable I've wanted to know how to freeze, and now I know. Thank you, Kevin

  • @brendaf9510
    @brendaf9510 Před rokem +4

    Just found your channel a few nights ago. You’ve re-inspired my love of cooking and I’ve already made 3 of your recipes. And tomorrow I will freeze some celery. Thank you

  • @ronaldjames4986
    @ronaldjames4986 Před 2 lety +9

    Kevin, this is going to be so useful. There have been a few times where I've thrown out celery stalks, which I hate to do. I never thought of freezing it, figuring it would be mush. I never considered blanching it but will certainly do so now and very soon at that. Thank you!

  • @donnaclinton5578
    @donnaclinton5578 Před rokem +1

    I just learned something new. I've been freezing to use for stock (not blanched). Now I know to blanch so I can use for other applications. Thanks!

  • @veevee111
    @veevee111 Před 2 lety +2

    I've been wondering about how to freeze celery. Thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @lauriemcdermott3290
    @lauriemcdermott3290 Před rokem +1

    Love this idea, Kevin! You make me smile at the end of the day!

  • @akeminakashima8328
    @akeminakashima8328 Před rokem +1

    You always provide simple and great solutions ! Thank you !

  • @jeanjennings5712
    @jeanjennings5712 Před 2 lety +1

    Kevin, I learn SO MUCH from your videos. Thank you!

  • @michelleroberts1675
    @michelleroberts1675 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your recipes and videos! Thank you! 💕

  • @youknowthatgirl8710
    @youknowthatgirl8710 Před 2 lety +2

    I was just trying to figure this out after seeing you use yours !!! Great timing !!! Yay!!

  • @rosamanzo7785
    @rosamanzo7785 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you that helped me a lot now I’m gonna stop freezing my celery because I keep throwing it out all the freaking time when I buy it

  • @annabellecork8487
    @annabellecork8487 Před rokem

    Thank you again for your very helpful tip on freezing celery. Thank you !!

  • @sayso6855
    @sayso6855 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Kevin, now I know how to properly freeze it! Always wondered what to do with the leaves!

  • @lisaa8437
    @lisaa8437 Před 2 lety +7

    I was wondering this after watching your chicken and dumplings video. Btw, I made it this past week and it was fantastic! My dumplings soaked up a lot the liquid so next time I may add more stock. 👍💕

  • @Stephenrsm7600
    @Stephenrsm7600 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent suggestion!! Love that tou blanched your celery before you put in the freezer. Such excellent suggestions!!!

  • @lisaray9404
    @lisaray9404 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for teaching us this technique! I did not know how to do this and it will be used in the next few days as I have left over celery from making Christmas dinner. Thank you again! 😊🙏💖

  • @dorothygarriott9721
    @dorothygarriott9721 Před rokem

    Very interesting and very helpful instructions. Thank you, Kevin.

  • @annecassidy4448
    @annecassidy4448 Před rokem

    Oh, my goodness! How useful this is! Speaking as one who frequently discovers the celery has lapsed into a limp and discouraging mess in the crisper. I will follow your technique for more successful storage of my celery. Thanks so much!

  • @mariannejadlowski3270
    @mariannejadlowski3270 Před 11 měsíci

    Brilliant! As I commented ion another video, I will use this method in the future. I never knew you could freeze celery. Even at 72, I learn something new every day!

  • @suzanneharris8339
    @suzanneharris8339 Před rokem

    WOW, in the end, this method for freezing celery saves time, product & 👏
    money 💰. Thank you for showing us how.

  • @beckydreyer4708
    @beckydreyer4708 Před rokem

    Thank you so much! I never thought about freezing celery either, until today when I was cutting it in sections to put back in the frig in a small container with water. Now I can have it ready for me anytime!

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 Před rokem

    I've always wanted to know how to freeze celery. Thank you Kevin!

  • @almurry8943
    @almurry8943 Před rokem

    Your videos are very informative. And I love your recipes.

  • @JLranchmomma
    @JLranchmomma Před 4 měsíci

    Wow! This is such great information to have. I had no idea you could freeze celery! Thank you very much for creating and posting this video.

  • @ronaldcumpsty5605
    @ronaldcumpsty5605 Před 11 měsíci

    Very helpful, I grew quite a lot of celery for the first time this year and wondered what to do with it. Now I know

  • @DebbiAnn2
    @DebbiAnn2 Před 2 lety +3

    Super helpful! Thank you so much for sharing! I always buy a bunch of celery when I need it for a recipe and then may not need it again for a few weeks and when I go back to get it out of the crisper it has already gone bad so this will save me so much money! With the rising prices in the grocery store, I am watching everything I can get my hands on fir preserving food.

  • @sarasotarebel2445
    @sarasotarebel2445 Před 2 lety +1

    Great presentation. Thank you so much!

  • @carolynadams4669
    @carolynadams4669 Před rokem +1

    Really helpful! I froze some celery a few months ago, but it definitely had turned to mush. I have more left over from Thanksgiving so now I know to blanch it before freezing. Thanks!

  • @balahmay
    @balahmay Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for educating me. We successfully grew a bunch of celery and now I know how I can get long term benefit from it.

  • @deborahwest7561
    @deborahwest7561 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, love this video on blanching and freezing celery. You are correct, I often do waste celery because I did not use it up in time. I do love the tender celery leaves in salads and sandwiches.

  • @marilynbotzenhart382
    @marilynbotzenhart382 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you! Excellent advice.

  • @oldegoatee8450
    @oldegoatee8450 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow! This will save me from having to eat the rest of the stalk when I only needed a couple of them in my chicken soup. The celery heart is my favorite. Either to eat or put in chicken soup, according to my late Hungarian husband.

  • @jackie4918
    @jackie4918 Před rokem

    I’ve never subscribed to a you tube channel but I loved this video and ht how fun it would be to watch you in the kitchen. Then you spoke of having a cooking channel and I’m hooked!

  • @dianatobyne
    @dianatobyne Před rokem

    What a wonderful and practical discovery! I hate waste! Thank you!

  • @maureenritoridis814
    @maureenritoridis814 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful video. I will now buy celery and freeze as I never use a lot and would go to waste. Thank you 👍

  • @almurry8943
    @almurry8943 Před rokem

    Kevin, this video was VERY helpful to me. I had no idea that you could freeze celery. This is a great way to save your celery. I can’t tell you how many times I have thrown away celery after using a few stalks. I just can’t seem to use it up fast enough. Thank you.

  • @marianneb.7112
    @marianneb.7112 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, Kevin! I used to wait too long to use celery, so began to think of it as "sacrificial celery," and finally stopped buying it altogether. Now I can enjoy using celery again! Thanks for taking the time to explain each step so clearly. 💙

  • @johnbean3943
    @johnbean3943 Před rokem

    And I too am very happy you showed us how to freeze celery. I tried only as you said to have it turn to mush too.
    I love celery so much, like to use it in everything and it will save me a lot of money this way. Thank you Kevin. Johns wife

  • @elizabethgiordano4052

    Thank you for sharing, great idea.

  • @lisabridgeman3554
    @lisabridgeman3554 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful video and very very helpful , thank you so much for sharing !

  • @debbiecreagh8762
    @debbiecreagh8762 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, Kevin. Just bought celery. I am going to use your freezing technique!

  • @ZalthorAndNoggin
    @ZalthorAndNoggin Před rokem +2

    Really informative, as all your videos are, Kevin. I never knew why one was expected to blanch vegetables before putting them into the freezer. Now I know, so thank you for that. I usually get round the left over celery when making a stew. I just throw a whole head of the vegetable in each time. I love it anyway but your freezing technique will be good because sometimes I want to make a stew but don't have celery to hand. This way I will. Thank you again!

  • @gunterbecker8528
    @gunterbecker8528 Před 4 měsíci

    Very helpful, thank you. An eye-opener and safer !

  • @cynthiahonorio9758
    @cynthiahonorio9758 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing this tip on freezing celery. I often wondered. 😊🇵🇭

  • @maureenmckenna5220
    @maureenmckenna5220 Před rokem

    What a wealth of information! Would definitely freeze celery. It can go bad easily just sitting in the frig waiting to use the next few pieces. Great idea.

  • @andreaf5497
    @andreaf5497 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for this very informative and easy to follow video.

  • @erikatheevil1976
    @erikatheevil1976 Před rokem +2

    I've never discarded the celery leaves. I've always minced them and used for flavoring chicken stock and soups, or added it to stuffing/dressing.

  • @marylaughlines1641
    @marylaughlines1641 Před rokem

    What a great tip, especially using the towels to make transferring the frozen celery to your Pyrex!

  • @HerAeolianHarp
    @HerAeolianHarp Před 10 měsíci +1

    Celery leaves are nice on a cheese plate. I make stock with odd bits of celery. Great tips here.

  • @higherandhigher5848
    @higherandhigher5848 Před rokem

    This video was really very useful indeed. It’s true, most of the recipes I’ve been looking at require only one or two stalks. And buying a whole bunch of celery just seemed wasteful. Now I know how to freeze and store celery for use in smaller portions as needed. Thanks a lot.

  • @bastiandoby
    @bastiandoby Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this, I usually discover celery i didn't use has become wilted and toss it, now i know how to freeze it!

  • @MA-sk4fg
    @MA-sk4fg Před rokem

    This was so helpful because i always through away a bunch of celeri that was only used for one dish . Thank you ,Kevin.

  • @sherilynpeters6459
    @sherilynpeters6459 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you the demonstration. I didn't know you could freeze celery.

  • @carolemcphillips5847
    @carolemcphillips5847 Před rokem

    Such a great idea!

  • @maryloudelossantos1624

    Thank you for sharing your video. Tips are valuable & helpful.

  • @BarendVanBiljon-cz4os
    @BarendVanBiljon-cz4os Před 8 měsíci

    Oh yes, I always wondered how and if it could be done. Thanks

  • @kathrynbellerose6216
    @kathrynbellerose6216 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this tip it is very helpful.

  • @heidilecompte4198
    @heidilecompte4198 Před rokem

    Thank you! Solves what to do with the surplus celery after using a stalk or two. Very convenient frozen this way.

  • @bantumother2656
    @bantumother2656 Před rokem

    Boy did I need you, this was a celery saver, I knew you would help me with this task. thanks Kevin. Ma son's name

  • @Pheexperiment
    @Pheexperiment Před rokem

    Very helpful! Thank you.

  • @rosemoore1444
    @rosemoore1444 Před rokem

    thanks for the video! grew celery for the first time and was wondering how to preserve it.

  • @sandypittman8182
    @sandypittman8182 Před 2 lety +1

    I Buy celery to freeze and I freeze chopped onions 🧅 , carrots🥕 , broccoli 🥦 cabbage for soups, and other things. I take the scraps and freeze them if they are in good condition for making broth. I keep a 2 gallon bag in freezer to add scraps to for making broth.

  • @christinerockwell3527
    @christinerockwell3527 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree with another commenter that I’ve never thought to freeze celery. Thanks for the inspiration via your video!

  • @mariaelenajara163
    @mariaelenajara163 Před rokem +4

    Hi Kevin. Great tip. I do a lot of freezing, but I make small or medium size portions and vacuum seal them. Saves a lot of space and lasts longer.

  • @LoveMyCoffee10
    @LoveMyCoffee10 Před rokem +2

    This video was very informative as I learned something new, this will be great during winter months. M.S. has nothing over you Kevin! 😂

  • @batjargalnagvaan8787
    @batjargalnagvaan8787 Před rokem

    I've been wondering about how to freeze celery. Thanks for sharin

  • @amaliacoria3063
    @amaliacoria3063 Před rokem

    Apart from using celery in my Chicken & Dumplings, I love using the leaves more as I have found out that it gives the Chowder a tremendously amount of flavor, uggg makes my mouth water. Thanks for showing how to freeze it.

  • @justathought1971
    @justathought1971 Před 2 lety +1

    You are wonderful and relaxing to listen to. It’s really a subconscious gift . Subbed
    Less is more 😌