Jere' Cassidy, One Hot Oven Yes, you can freeze cabbage without blanching, although there are a few things to consider before skipping this step. Blanching is recommended as it helps maintain its ...

That's because cabbage loses its crunch when it's frozen and thawed, making it less ideal for raw recipes like coleslaw or ...

It's also important to blanch cabbage before freezing it. "Blanching will deactivate enzymes [that] cause flavor loss and texture degradation," explains Makuch. It also helps retain the color of ...