GE FP9 User Manual

FOOD FREEZING SUGGESTIONS
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Blanching Vegetables by Steam
Blanching Vegetables by Boiling Water
Use pressure cooke< vegetable blanche< or other
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large pot.
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Fill a pot with 2
boiling point.
Place vegetables
riches of water. Bring to the
in a wire basket or rack above the
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boiling water. Cover and begin timing immediately
k.
(refer to guide at right for steaming times). Keep
heat on HIGH while vegetables are steaming. If using
a pressure cooker, the petcock should be left open.
Chill vegetables quickly the same length of time as
for steaming by plunging them into ice water, or
under cold running water. Remove from water and
3.
drain on towels.
Select a large pot of 4- or 5-quart capacity and fill
with one gallon of water for each pound of
vegetables to be blanched at one time.
Use two
gallons for each pound of leafy vegetables. Bring
water to boiling.
Blanch one pound of vegetables at a time. Place
vegetables in a wire basket or colander. Immerse in
boiling water and cover. Count time immediately
after boiling begins (see guide at right). For high
altitudes, add 1 minute to blanching and chilling
times.
Chill vegetables quickly the same length of time as
for blanching by plunging them into ice water, or
under cold running water. Remove from water and
drain on towels.
Packing
Package vegetables in moisture/vapor-proof containers. Leave l/2-inch
head space in package. (l
fi-inch for glass containers.) Freeze quickly.
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GE FP9 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	FP9
Category	Freezer
Language	English