Freezing cauliflower

[atomicsmoke]

Was going to post this in Preserving forum but there was no "freezing" section.

Got five heads of cauliflower. Set half a head aside to eat raw and shredded the rest (after washing with salt water).

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• atomicsmoke
• Sep 29, 2016

Cooked the shreds in the microwave for 5 minutes (in batches), cooled, froze, then vacpacked.

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• atomicsmoke
• Sep 29, 2016

Makes for a quick side.
Can be nuked seasoned for a few more minutes before serving, or fried in a pan with some butter or olive oil.

We love cauliflower rice (they taste nothing like rice - don't know who came up with the name).

 

[akdutchguy]

Looks good. We do cauliflower rice as well. Real rice is hard on my body. I'm a diabetic and it sure raises the blood sugar like a home sick angel.
Jason

 

[dirtsailor2003]

It also makes a good filler in soups and sauces. We blend it in with a immersion blender. We also sneak it into the Mac n cheese so the kids get veggies without knowing it!!

 

[atomicsmoke]

Also filler in .... fillings

Here are pimento peppers and tomatoes filled with pulled pork and cauliflower rice.

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• atomicsmoke
• Sep 29, 2016

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• atomicsmoke
• Sep 29, 2016

 

[akdutchguy]

Also filler in .... fillings

Here are pimento peppers and tomatoes filled with pulled pork and cauliflower rice.

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• atomicsmoke
• Sep 29, 2016

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• atomicsmoke
• Sep 29, 2016

Can I come over for dinner. Those look amazing.
Jason

 

[chef jimmyj]

Pureed! Pepper, 1tsp Chicken Base and more Butter than the Dr. will ever hear about and the kids were not convinced they were not eating mashed taters....JJ

 

[venture]

Great tip from JJ!  Also a great preparation for squash.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[sigmo]

Excellent tips. I love cauliflower in any form to begin with, and its a lot healthier than taters if you're watching the carbs.

Now you guys have me thinking about smoking some!

I've gotta try some of your ideas.

Tabbed in.