How to Blanch Kale
Place a large stockpot on the stove., Grab a large bowl to make an ice bath., Find a salad spinner., Lay out a large towel on a flat surface.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place a large stockpot on the stove.
Fill it with water and set it on high heat.
Cover it with a lid to get a roiling boil.
Do not add salt to the water because it will take longer for the water to come to a boil. -
Step 2: Grab a large bowl to make an ice bath.
The larger the batch of kale you want to blanch, the larger your stockpot and ice bath should be.
Fill it one half full of water, and then add a dozen cubes of ice. , It will speed up the process of drying the leaves. , You may want 2 layers of towel for faster drying of the blanched kale leaves. -
Step 3: Find a salad spinner.
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Step 4: Lay out a large towel on a flat surface.
Detailed Guide
Fill it with water and set it on high heat.
Cover it with a lid to get a roiling boil.
Do not add salt to the water because it will take longer for the water to come to a boil.
The larger the batch of kale you want to blanch, the larger your stockpot and ice bath should be.
Fill it one half full of water, and then add a dozen cubes of ice. , It will speed up the process of drying the leaves. , You may want 2 layers of towel for faster drying of the blanched kale leaves.
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