Stainless Steel Blanching Basket

Stainless steel wire mesh basket with handle for blanching vegetables before freezing. Allows quick immersion in boiling water and transfer to ice bath, essential for proper vegetable freezing.

Blanching is a critical step for freezing most vegetables. The process involves briefly boiling vegetables to stop enzyme activity that causes loss of flavor, color, and texture during freezing, then immediately cooling in ice water to stop the cooking process.

Place prepared vegetables in the blanching basket, lower into boiling water for the specified time (varies by vegetable), then lift and immediately plunge into ice water. The basket makes this process quick and safe - you can move vegetables in and out of boiling water without fishing around with a slotted spoon. The stainless steel construction is durable and won't react with foods. Essential equipment for anyone freezing garden vegetables.

• Essential for vegetable freezing prep
• Stops enzyme activity that degrades quality
• Quick transfer from boiling to ice bath
• Stainless steel construction
• Fine mesh contains small pieces
• Long handle for safety
• Fits most stock pots
• Dishwasher safe
• Also useful for pasta and eggs