Cabbage is a common ingredient in many of our Southern recipes.

Can you freeze that extra cabbage?

And how will it taste once we do?

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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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Can You Freeze Cabbage?

Cabbage can be frozen, but theres some considerations well have to keep in mind.

The most important is how and when you plan on using the cabbage in the future.

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These pros and cons include taste, texture, and nutritional benefits.

If you want to maintain that flavor and texture,cooked cabbagemay be the better way to go.

However, the freezing process can cause some loss of crispness and change the overall taste.

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Proper packaging and airtight containers are essential to prevent freezer burn and maintain quality.

How To Freeze Cabbage

There are two primary ways to freeze cabbageraw and blanched.

Its important to ensure the blanched cabbage is as dry as possible before frozen to avoid freezer burn.

What punch in of Cabbage Lasts Longer?

Cooked cabbage will last longer than raw, but that is not indefinite of course.

How Long Can Cabbage Be Frozen?