Remove the stems, you will find that not all of
those you buy in the store from a jar do this!
Harvest your grape leaves. I grow
Concord and
these are wonderfully flavorful!
One technique I like is tying the grape leaves together
with kitchen string utilizing a slip knot. This allows
you to easily 'fish the leaves out when done.
in they go!
The heat has been turned off the boiling water and
I like to give them a soak for about 5 minutes
Isn't this easy
Lay out your grape leaves and dab the excess moisture.
They are ready to use now... or....
....put them in a plastic bag and
remove the air
and freeze them until needed.
