Vegetable Preparation Table
Vegetable
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beans
Beets
Brussels
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chives
Cucumber
Eggplant/
Squash
Garlic
Hot Peppers
Mushrooms
Onions
Peas
Peppers
24
Preparation
Cut into 1/3 inch strips. Boil
about 10 minutes.
Cut into 1 inch pieces. Tips yield
better product.
Cut and steam blanch until trans-
lucent.
Blanch, cool, remove tops and
roots. Slice.
Cut sprouts from stalk. Cut in half
lengthwise.
Trim and cut. Steam tender. About
3 to 5 minutes.
Trim and cut into 1/8 inch strips.
Cut core into 1/4 inch strips.
Steam until tender. Shred or cut
into slices.
Steam blanch until tender. Trim
and cut.
Cut stalks into 1/4 inch slices.
Chop
Pare and cut into 1/2 inch slices
Trim and slice 1/4 inch to 1/2
inch thick
Remove skin from clove and slice
Dry whole
Slice, chop, or dry whole
Slice thinly or chop
Shell and blanch for 3 to 5 min-
utes.
Cut into 1/4 inch strip or rings.
Remove seeds.
Should Be Test Time
(hours)
Brittle
6 to 14
Brittle
6 to 14
Brittle
8 to 26
Brittle
8 to 26
Crispy
8 to 30
Brittle
6 to 20
Leathery
6 to 14
Leathery
6 to 12
Leathery
6 to 16
Brittle
6 to 14
Brittle
6 to 10
Leathery
6 to 18
Brittle
6 to 18
Brittle
6 to 16
Leathery
8 to 14
Leathery
6 to 14
Brittle
8 to 14
Brittle
8 to 14
Brittle
4 to 14