1. Fill a clean sink or large bowl with ice water. Fill a pot with water and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. 2. Add washed dandelion leaves and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain and place in the prepared ice water.
A few animal studies also suggest that dandelion might help fight inflammation. To make a strong herbal infusion tea, use 1/2 ounce by weight of dried leaves or one ounce by weight of fresh leaves per cup of water. Place the ingredients in a glass canning jar. Cover with freshly boiled water. How to Freeze Dandelion Greens. 1. Fill a clean sink or large bowl with ice water. Fill a pot with water and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. 2. Add washed dandelion leaves and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain and place in the prepared 2. Wash a handful of leaves at a time, drain, and pat dry. 3. Fill a pot with a few inches of water and place a steamer insert on top. (The water should not reach the bottom of the steamer.) Place the leaves in the steamer, cover, and steam 3 to 5 minutes, or until completely wilted. 4. If desired, add ½ teaspoon of salt to each canning jar. Fill each jar loosely with the leaves and pour fresh boiling water over them. Leave 1 inch headspace. To make a decoction, place one ounce of dried roots or two ounces fresh roots (by weight) in a pan with one pint of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and compost the spent roots. (From Dandelion Medicine .) Root decoctions can be used to make simple healing teas. Dump the leaves into a big pot of boiling water; cover, and blanch for 2 1/2 minutes (again, 3 for collards). Timing begins the moment your greens touch the water. Chilling. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the greens to a big bowl of ice water, and let them sit for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Drain well. Write the date and contents on the bag and freeze for up to 1 year. These frozen dandelion leaves are excellent in any cooked dish, including a simple saute. How to Dehydrate Dandelion Greens. 1. Wash dandelion leaves and pat dry.
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