How to Blanch and Freeze Fresh Corn
Freezer corn brings you the taste of summer all year long! Blanch and freeze summer corn for that fresh corn-on-the-cob taste. Full instructions for how to freeze corn.
Servings 4 people
Calories 114kcal
Equipment
- Cuisinart Electric Knife
- Qimh Colander collapsible, Colander Strainer Over The Sink Vegetable/Fruit Colanders Strainers With Extendable Handles, Folding Strainer for Kitchen,6 Quart
- Cuisinart 766-24 Chef's Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover, silver
Ingredients
- Fresh corn on the cob
- Water
- Ice
- Zipper-type freezer bags 1 quart size
Instructions
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs. Cut off any brown or mushy spots.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- For kernels to cut off the cob, add the ears to boiling water in small batches. Start a 4-minute blanching timer when the water returns to a boil; it should return within about 1 minute. Use fewer ears per batch if it takes longer. For corn frozen on the cob, use the longer size-based times in the article instead.
- Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- After 4 minutes of blanching for cut-off kernels, use tongs to transfer the ears immediately to the ice water.
- Leave the corn in ice water for about five minutes or until cooled.
- Cut the corn kernels from the cob by placing each ear of corn vertically on a cutting board or baking tray, then cutting from top to bottom with a serrated knife or electric carving knife. Aim to cut off 2/3 of the corn kernel so you don't have pieces of cob stuck to the corn kernels.
- Drain the cooled corn well. Portion the cut kernels into freezer bags using a scale or measuring cup; about 3 cups per bag is convenient. The number of ears needed varies with their size, so weigh the kernels if you want one-pound portions.
- Press the air from the bags, seal them tightly, and place in the freezer.
- Label bags with the freezing date and keep at 0°F (-18°C) or below. Use within about 10 months for best quality; this is a quality guide, not a fixed expiration date. Cook the corn before serving.
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Notes
1g fat, 4g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 3g fiber