It’s Gettin’ Corny

Corn on the Cob is at the market. It is farm fresh and absolutely delicious!  But, how do you preserve these fresh found flavors for cooler months?  Well, there’s more than one way to freeze corn.  Here are a few different methods so that you can discover your personal favorite.

Blanch It!

Shuck the corn and remove all of the silk.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. 

Blanch the cobs for approximately 7 to 11 minutes depending on their size.

Immediately transfer the corn to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.  

Drain the corn and pat it dry.

Place the ears in an airtight freezer bag and remove as much air as possible.

Label, date and freeze for up to one year.

The Simple Freeze

* Using fresh purchased corn, not ears that have been sitting on the counter or in the refrigerator.

* Trim the excess green from the top and the bottom of the corn, but don’t expose the corn.  

* Wrap each individual ear in plastic wrap.

* Place the individually wrapped ears in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible.

* Label and freeze for up to 6 months.

Raw Kernels

Shuck the corn and remove the silk.

Remove the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife.

Place the kernels in a freezer bag removing as much air as possible.

Label and freeze them for up to 6 months.

Blanched Kernels

Shuck the corn and remove the silk.

Remove the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.

Place the kernels in boiling water for 4 minutes.

Immediately place the kernels into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Drain the corn and pat it dry.

Place the kernels in an airtight freezer bag and remove as much air as possible.

Label, date and freeze for up to one year.

Blanching is more time consuming, but it does extend the freezer life of the corn and some say it also has an impact on the flavor. However, the raw freezer method is a HUGE time-saver in a very busy world.  There are many options to discover and ways to freeze your own all summer long.

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