Vegetables should be blanched, Solidly frozen

T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L

Food Preparation and Storage Guide

V E G E TA B L E S	Blanching		Where to	Recommended	Vacuum	Normal Storage
V E G E TA B L E S		Times	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
				Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)

Asparagus	11⁄2	to 3 mins.	Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Whole kernel corn	4 to 5 mins.		Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Corn on cob	6 to 11 mins.		Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Snow peas	11⁄2	to 2 mins.	Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Sugar snap peas	11⁄2	to 2 mins.	Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Green beans		3 mins.	Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Broccoli	3 to 4 mins.		Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Brussels sprouts	3 to 5 mins.		Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Cabbage	3 to 5 mins.		Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Cauliflower	3 to 4 mins.		Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	2 to 3 years	8 months

Preparation Guidelines for Vegetables:

T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L

L E A F Y V E G E TA B L E S	Where to	Recommended	Vacuum	Normal Storage
L E A F Y V E G E TA B L E S	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
		Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)

Lettuce, Spinach	Refrigerator	FoodSaver	2 weeks	3 to 6 days
Lettuce, Spinach	Refrigerator	Canister	2 weeks	3 to 6 days
		Canister

Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
Wash vegetables, towel or spin dry		open the canister and take what you
and vacuum package. You can then		need each time you make a salad.

F R U I T S	Where to	Recommended	Vacuum	Normal Storage
F R U I T S	Store	FoodSaver	Packaged	Life (without
		Container	Storage Life	vacuum packaging)

Apricots, Nectarines,	Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	1 to 3 years	6 to 12 months
Peaches, Plums,	Freezer	FoodSaver Bag	1 to 3 years	6 to 12 months
Peaches, Plums,

Softer berries
(i.e. Boysenberries,	Refrigerator	FoodSaver	1 to 2 weeks	1 to 6 days
Blackberries, Raspberries,	Refrigerator	Canister	1 to 2 weeks	1 to 6 days
Blackberries, Raspberries,		Canister
Strawberries)

Harder berries		FoodSaver
(i.e. Blueberries,	Refrigerator	FoodSaver	2 weeks	3 to 6 days
(i.e. Blueberries,	Refrigerator		2 weeks	3 to 6 days

◗Vegetables should be blanched

before vacuum packaging. This

◗Place baking sheet in the freezer

for 1-2 hours until the pieces are

Cranberries)	Canister

stops the enzyme action, which

will eventually cause loss of flavor,

color and texture.

◗Blanch vegetables by placing them

in boiling water or in the micro-

wave until they are cooked but

still crisp. Immerse in cold water

to stop the cooking process. Dry

vegetables on a towel, then freeze.

◗To freeze vegetables in individual

servings, place them on baking

sheets and spread out so that pieces

are not touching. This way they

will not freeze together in a block.

solidly frozen.

◗Vacuum package in a FoodSaver

Bag and return to the freezer for

long-term storage. Remember, you

can microwave and boil FoodSaver

Bags right from the freezer.

◗Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli,

Brussels sprouts, cabbage,

cauliflower, kale, turnips) emit

gases during storage. Therefore, they

must be stored in the freezer only.

Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:

When freezing soft fruits or berries in a FoodSaver Bag, it is best to pre- freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. To freeze fruits in individual servings, place sliced fruit or berries on a baking sheet and spread out so the pieces are not touching. This way they will not freeze together in a block. Then vacuum package in portions for baking, or in your favorite combinations for easy fruit salad all year round.

Keep berries fresh longer in the refrigerator by repackaging them in a FoodSaver Canister. You can open the canister and take what you need for snacks or fruit salad, then reseal to maintain freshness.