Description
Learn the foolproof way to freeze corn on or off the cob while preserving its peak flavor, color, and nutrients. Perfect for garden harvests or summer stockpiling!
Ingredients
- Fresh sweet corn (on the cob, ideally picked at peak ripeness)
- Water (for boiling and blanching)
- Ice (for an ice bath to stop cooking)
- Plastic wrap or parchment paper (for wrapping cobs)
- Freezer bags or airtight containers (to store corn)
- Optional: Salt (for blanching water, enhances flavor)
Instructions
- Husk and clean the corn: Remove husks and silks. Rinse thoroughly.
- Boil water and blanch the corn: Boil and blanch for 5–6 minutes. Add salt if desired.
- Ice bath to stop cooking: Submerge in ice water for 2 minutes.
- Cut kernels or leave whole: Cut off kernels or dry whole cobs.
- Wrap and package: Wrap cobs in plastic or scoop kernels into bags. Remove air and label.
- Freeze: Lay in single layer in freezer. Once solid, stack to save space.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle kernels with chili powder or lime zest before freezing. Always label your bags and use within 8–12 months for best quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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