Instructions: Select those with uniformly green color, compact globes and tightly adhering leaves. Size has little to do with quality or flavor. Remove outer bracts until light yellow or white bracts are reached. Cut off tops of bud and trim to a cone. Wash the hearts in cold water as soon as trimming is completed. Drain.

Scald 7 minutes. Cool, drain and pack in plastic freezer bags or can or freeze jars or plastic freezer boxes. Seal, label and freeze.

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