Care & Handling
Availability
Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower is available year round.
Selection
Cauliflower should have creamy white, compact curds with bright green, fresh, and firmly attached leaves. Some small leaves extending through curds do not affect quality.
Storage
Store cauliflower in its wrapping in the crisper section of your refrigerator and use within three to five days.
Preparation
Unwrap head and rinse well or submerge in cold water; drain well. Trim stalk off close to base of head; trim leaves. Leave whole, or break or cut into flowerets.
Serving Tip
Serve raw cauliflower florets as part of a vegetable platter with dip or add to fresh vegetable salads.
Cooking
Boiling
Cook one pound cauliflower, covered in small amount of boiling salted water for about 8 to 12 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Steaming
Cauliflower can be steamed 8 to 12 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Microwave
Place prepared cauliflower into a microwave-safe casserole pan. Add about a half inch of water; cover, and microcook at HIGH (100%) for to minutes. Give dish a quarter-turn halfway through cooking time. Let stand 5 minutes. |