Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600226
10/13/97

FREEZING LIMA BEANS

 Select  well-filled pods.  Beans should be green  but  not

starchy
 or  mealy.  Shell and sort according  to  size.    

Water
Blanch:                                               

Small
beans ........................... 1 minute            

Medium
beans .......................... 2 minutes           

Large
beans ........................... 3 minutes           

 Cool promptly in cold water and drain.                    

 Pack  into containers, leaving 1/2-inch  headspace.  Seal,

label
and freeze.                                           

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