Description
Learn the best methods for freezing corn to preserve its freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn on the cob
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
- Start by selecting fresh corn on the cob.
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn.
- Blanch the corn in boiling water for 4-6 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the corn to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob if desired.
- Pack the corn into freezer bags or containers, removing as much air as possible.
- Label the bags with the date and freeze.
Notes
- Blanching is essential to preserve the corn’s flavor and texture.
- Frozen corn can last up to 12 months in the freezer.
- Consider freezing corn in portions for easy use later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: freezing corn, corn preservation, how to freeze corn