PROCESSING

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Put a large pot of water on the stove, and bring it to a rolling boil.

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Prepare a bowl or sink of cold water and ice cubes.

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Add vegetables, but not too many at a time – to successfully blanch, the water needs to get back to a rolling boil within a minute (or less) after adding them.

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Start the timing of the blanching process as soon as the water starts boiling again.