Some of the best-tasting produce peaks in the summer months, andsweet cornis no exception.
If you have a vacuum sealer, you might also use that to freeze corn.
Here are step-by-step instructions for each of these methods for freezing sweet corn.
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1.Boil water and prepare an ice bath:Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it near the stove.
2.Prep the corn:Shuck the corn; remove the husks and silks.
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Snap off the base of the cob.
Boil the corn for 5 minutes.
4.Cool the corn:Use tongs to transfer the corn to the ice bath.
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This stops the cooking process.
Proceed with one of the ways to freeze corn below.
3.Store the corn:Transfer the frozen cobs to an airtight container, such as a large freezer bag.
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Seal to close, removing as much air as possible.
Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
No need to thaw before adding them tochilisand soups, and even to baked dishes likeenchiladas.
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Check out our full instructions forcutting corn off the cob.
4.Store the corn:Transfer the frozen kernels to airtight containers, such as freezer bags.
Seal to close, removing as much air as possible.
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Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Here’s how to freeze corn on the cob with a vacuum sealer.
2.Vacuum-seal the corn:Transfer the cobs to a vacuum-seal bag or container.
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Seal the bags (or containers) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Freeze for up to 1 year.
Here’s how to freeze corn without blanching.
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1.Prep the corn:Shuck the corn; remove the husks and silks.
Snap off the base of the cob.
After six months, frozen corn can become chewy and watery.
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You may wonder if you might freeze corn without boiling it.
The answer is yes, but it’s not recommended.
Blanching the corn before freezing locks in flavor and nutrients, so we do recommend cooking it before freezing.
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