Can You Freeze Brussels Sprouts?

Learn how to freeze Brussels sprouts with this step-by-step guide.

But can you freeze Brussels sprouts and get good results?

Here’s what to know about prepping Brussels sprouts for long-term storage in the freezer.

Southern Living Roasted Brussels Sprouts trimming and cutting the sprouts in half

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Yes, you could freeze Brussels sprouts.

In fact, you should if you have too many or need to save some for a future dish.

Southern Living Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts in a serving bowl to serve

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Do you better Blanch Brussels Sprouts?

“This will help them retain an optimal texture and a vibrant hue.

This is a great option forstir friesor quick sides on busy weeknights.

Southern Living Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts drying the sprouts

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Roszkowski recommends keeping Brussels sprouts either whole, or cut in half, before freezing.

It is also best not to over-handle frozen Brussels sprouts.

A knife will go through unfrozen Brussels sprouts with much more ease, Roszkowski says.

For easier use later, you want to freeze the Brussels sprouts individually to prevent clumping.

“Salt brings out the chlorophyll in green vegetables in addition to seasoning them,” advises Roszkowski.

The quicker they freeze, the less they are prone to having excessive ice crystals from developing.

“Be sure to label and date them for easy identification.

Also, confirm to store your Brussels sprouts in a location that is accessible.

You are more likely to use them this way,” Roszkowski says.

If stored properly, frozen Brussels sprouts can bekept in a freezerindefinitely.

it’s possible for you to add them frozen to soups or directly to a pan, for example.

But not every cooking tool is right for frozen sprouts.

Dropping anything from the freezer into hot oil can cause some serious hot oil splatter.

This gradual thaw will preserve the integrity of the vegetable.

Need to defrost faster?

There is a way.

Proper storage is important, however, to maintain ultimate quality.