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I have 'about' three plants that are growing faster than I can use it.
I've frozen cut pieces before. They always get soft and lose structure.
Is there a better way to freeze rhubarb?
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Am I the only rhubarb fan? I want to have rhubarb available when it doesn't grow.
Can/should it be blanched?
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Mine froze last nite ,,mid 20's last nite at 3am the rest of my plants too,
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We blanch all veggies we want to freeze. Just did a load of green beans yesterday.
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The preferred method in the link is the way I freeze rhubarb. I guess I was doing it right! thanks.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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What are you using it for? We just chop and freeze and then use for pies and jams. Use to make a concoction using it and applesauce. Simmer on the stove until broken down and then serve over ice cream.
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I stew it on occasion, but usually it goes into pie or cobbler.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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You'll always lose some firmness when you freeze it. Gooseberries are even worse, but it's better than not having anything over the winter. I think it freezes better if you bake whatever you're going to make and freeze it, but then you're baking in the summer and taking up more freezer space.
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The stuff grows wild around my place but I'm not much for sweets so it gets whacked up with the weed eater unless someone wants some,,,, which isn't very often.
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the pie I showed in my ribs thread is the rhubarb crumble top pie recipe from that web site (with a smidgen of cinnamon and nutmeg). it's good
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the pie I showed in my ribs thread is the rhubarb crumble top pie recipe from that web site (with a smidgen of cinnamon and nutmeg). it's good that's a good looking pie. I have always made a two-crust rhubarb pie, though. I'll have to try that topping version. If you want more production, may I suggest several shovelsful of manure and more water on you rhubarb plant? It needs three things to grow well: sun, water, organic matter.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Excess rhubarb makes a pretty decent wine also, I make "some" every year. It takes me a while to grow tired of rhubarb pies and crisps though!
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That rhubarb plant was only a foot tall two years ago. The soil is decent (clay loam) so I don't bother with manure.
Last edited by sse; 06/02/15. Reason: specify soil characteristic
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the pie I showed in my ribs thread is the rhubarb crumble top pie recipe from that web site (with a smidgen of cinnamon and nutmeg). it's good Talked my son into making this pie a couple days ago. Tasty!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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i'm makin' another tomorrow
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took today's pie over to a bud's for lunch. not much left. better than the first one, sweet, yet nice and tart. I wonder if a little chopped walnuts would go good in the crumble topping? Unless i can get some fresh rhubarb at the market, I won't know until next season, that big plant was good for just two pies.
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Well, I told you how to get more out of it!
Mine is growing like karazy.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Not a lot, but I can grow the hell outta rhubarb!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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