How to Freeze Raw Rhubarb the Easy Way
Learn how to harvest rhubarb and freeze it for winter use.
Equipment
- 1 small knife
- 1 large kitchen knife
- cutting board
- kitchen sink with running water
- freezer bags
- sharpie pen for labeling
Instructions
- Harvest your rhubarb when stalks are just bigger than the size of your thumb at the base.
- Gently pull each stalk to the side to release from the plant's crown.
- Remove fan shaped leaves by cutting them off just where they join the stalk.
- Also cut off the botton 3-4 inches of the tough base.
- Bring your rhubarb harvest indoors and rinse clean at the kitchen sink.
- Gather up 3-5 rhubarb stalks at a time and place them on a cutting board.
- Using a large kitchen knife, slice stalks into 1/4-1/2 inch lengths.
- Place slices in a bowl and continue adding, until everything has been chopping up.
- Measure cut rhubarb into bags using a measuring cup.
- Seal bags, label with food type, date and amount.
- Freeze up to 1 year.
- To use: dump frozen rhubarb directly into a stockpot and prepare as desired.
