Thank you for making this video. I've just frozen pureed eggplant and battered slices in my freezer for winter use according to your directions. It makes me happy having a full freezer.
Hi Judy, thank you! I used the second method (I think) and froze them battered and ready for the fryer at a later date. I did this last year per your instructions and they kept really well in a Food Saver bag (no air) after being frozen for seven months. I deep fried some and baked others, used a nice pasta sauce and cheese topping for Eggplant Hoagies (sub sandwiches). Thank you!
Oh awesome!! I'm so glad this worked well for you! Thanks so much for watching, trying it, and sharing the experience! That will surely help others. Best wishes to you and yours :)
I have an Eggplant plant in my garden and harvest and cook as they grow! I already had 4 and now have 6 more growing! I use in my pasta sauce after cooking in olive oil and drain in a towel. Also bread for Eggplant Parmesan! Coponata too! Yummy veggie!
@@susaneads1590 can’t eat all when there’s a lot of harvest as family of 3 can’t finish one dish at a time. I need to preserve the rest and cook in the winter
Hi Ashley! THAT'S a great question! I have not tried freezing eggplant lasagna, so I'm speculating here. Eggplant is watery and soft, so it seems the final casserole will be on the soft side once frozen and used...maybe a bit mushy. I'm sure you could go either way...thaw it first, or bake it from a frozen state. If you opt to thaw it first, be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator and not on the counter, for food safety reasons. If you bake it from a frozen state, it will take longer than usual to bake, so you'll need to adjust timing accordingly. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking :)
Hi Judy! Thanks for the video. I like to use my eggplant in lasagna to replace noodles. I typically bake the slices of eggplant. What would be the best way to prep the slices for freezing with intent to use them this way?
Hi Crystal! Thanks for watching and asking! If you want to assemble your lasagna using eggplant slices in place of noodles, your eggplant should either be baked first or blanched briefly to stop them from turning dark. If baking them, it may be enough to bake them to the point of ALMOST being done, but not completely. After baking or blanching the eggplant, you could then assemble your lasagna, cover it well, and freeze it. When ready to eat it, place it back in the oven until heated through. Sounds like a delicious dish to me! I hope this helps :)
Thank you for making this video. I've just frozen pureed eggplant and battered slices in my freezer for winter use according to your directions. It makes me happy having a full freezer.
Hi Nancy! Thanks for watching and sharing! Yes...A full freezer does give one a sense of security. I hope you enjoy them when the time comes :)
i'm trying to be efficient with food use and all of this is such good advice, you're awesome!
Thank you, Kyle, for your kind words! I DO appreciate it and I'm happy to know this video was so helpful to you. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Hi Judy, thank you! I used the second method (I think) and froze them battered and ready for the fryer at a later date. I did this last year per your instructions and they kept really well in a Food Saver bag (no air) after being frozen for seven months. I deep fried some and baked others, used a nice pasta sauce and cheese topping for Eggplant Hoagies (sub sandwiches). Thank you!
Oh awesome!! I'm so glad this worked well for you! Thanks so much for watching, trying it, and sharing the experience! That will surely help others. Best wishes to you and yours :)
Thank you very much! Finally some real and simple advices!
Hi Appie! I'm glad the video was helpful to you!! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thanks Judi, I planted Egg Plant for the first time and they did great. Great tips.
Oh that sounds wonderful! I'm glad your eggplants grew well for you. Thanks for watching and sharing. I'm glad the video was helpful to you :)
Thank you for sharing Judi. I was looking for a recipe how to preserve the eggplant since we have fresh harvest from our garden
Hi Lanie! I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and sharing. Happy gardening :)
@@JudiintheKitchen hello judi, you’re welcome
I have an Eggplant plant in my garden and harvest and cook as they grow! I already had 4 and now have 6 more growing! I use in my pasta sauce after cooking in olive oil and drain in a towel. Also bread for Eggplant Parmesan! Coponata too! Yummy veggie!
@@susaneads1590 can’t eat all when there’s a lot of harvest as family of 3 can’t finish one dish at a time. I need to preserve the rest and cook in the winter
Excellent advice and presented really clearly! Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad the video was helpful to you :)
Great tips. Thank you.
If I freeze eggplant lasagna, should i thaw it out first before reheating? Or is it best to bake from frozen.
Thank you!
Hi Ashley! THAT'S a great question! I have not tried freezing eggplant lasagna, so I'm speculating here. Eggplant is watery and soft, so it seems the final casserole will be on the soft side once frozen and used...maybe a bit mushy. I'm sure you could go either way...thaw it first, or bake it from a frozen state. If you opt to thaw it first, be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator and not on the counter, for food safety reasons. If you bake it from a frozen state, it will take longer than usual to bake, so you'll need to adjust timing accordingly. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking :)
I would have liked to watch you actually go through the steps with eggplants
Sorry Susan! I had no reason to freeze eggplant at the time. Thanks for watching :)
Susan: But it's much easier that way, Lmao 😀
Cooking is laborious. I wish I could "talk" my cooking into getting done all on its own!!! 😵😀😂🍆🍏🍓🍅🥕🍔🥗🥘
Hi Judy! Thanks for the video. I like to use my eggplant in lasagna to replace noodles. I typically bake the slices of eggplant. What would be the best way to prep the slices for freezing with intent to use them this way?
Hi Crystal! Thanks for watching and asking! If you want to assemble your lasagna using eggplant slices in place of noodles, your eggplant should either be baked first or blanched briefly to stop them from turning dark. If baking them, it may be enough to bake them to the point of ALMOST being done, but not completely. After baking or blanching the eggplant, you could then assemble your lasagna, cover it well, and freeze it. When ready to eat it, place it back in the oven until heated through. Sounds like a delicious dish to me! I hope this helps :)
@@JudiintheKitchen thank you so much!!
@@crystalbenham You're welcome, Crystal!
Thanks Judi!!
You're welcome! Thank YOU for watching :)
Thank you for this guide.
You're welcome, Phillip! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Loved this video
Hi JD! Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad the video was helpful to you :)
lovely. god bless you.
Thank you for watching and sharing such kind comments! Blessings to you and yours also :)
Thank you !
You're welcome, Tham! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you
You're welcome, Stephanie! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you!!!
You're welcome, Kath! Thank YOU for watching and commenting :)
I like a gal that knows how to handle an eggplant.
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@@JudiintheKitchen No seriously. Eggplants are highly underrated. I'm growing them in my garden this year and have big plans.
@@preacherberry8901 sure thats what you memt
❤❤❤ for the algo
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I've got lots of eggplants and I didn't know what to do with them
Hopefully this video helped! Thanks for watching and commenting :)