I just got finished cutting some corn off the cob and thought I'd share my thoughts on that. I have gotten to the point where, when it is on sale, I buy a few more ears of corn than we can eat at one time and cut it off the cob to freeze for later. I do this several times a summer.
After it is boiled, when it has cooled, I get a sharp knife and a paper or foam plate that I can use to pour or scoop the corn into a zip freezer bag. Quart bags are the best size for our family. I have found that cutting the corn from the point down is a better way than the other end up. When the corn is off the cob, I take the knife and scrape the cob to the plate so I can get all the good off the cob. If adding salt, pepper, or butter, wait till ready to eat.
Next there are several things you can do. You can squeeze out the air and freeze or save for another meal. Or you can add some of the water that the corn was boiled in to avoid freezer burn, then squeeze out the air. You could also put the cobs back into the corn water and boil for more flavor, then use the corn water to water pack the corn for the freezer. That more flavorful corn water can also be used in soups or stews and can be frozen separately for added flavor to other dishes.
The water packing and squeezing the air out will help keep the corn good for a very long time. I've found corn in the back of the freezer that had been there more than a year and it was in great shape. It didn't have any holes in the bag and tasted great. When ready to eat the corn, you can pour off the water packed broth, heat it with corn, or dump the whole bag into a pot of home made soup. Tastes great in the winter. .
By Squeeky from Western PA
Do not hesitate to stock up on corn when there is a sale. Corn can be frozen, in the husks, in a pillowcase. Load up the pillowcase, fold the top over so it is closed, and place in the freezer.
Do I need to do anything to the corn; cover in double foil and freeze?
By KAB
We grew, shucked, cleaned, and blanched our corn on the cob, then wrapped it in foil, placed in plastic bags, and froze. Now that we are ready to eat the frozen corn on the cob. Which is the best way to heat or reheat the corn cobs?
By Jan F.
I add the corn to a pot of salted, boiling water and boil until the corn is tender.
What is the best way to freeze corn on the cob?
By Joyce Pikey
This may sound a little strange and a bit dangerous, but my Dad swears by this method. Shuck corn and brush silk away. Using an electric drill with a very long, fairly large diameter drill bit, while holding each ear of corn, drill a hole through the center of the cob the length of the ear of corn. (This should also get you some help from the man in your life - the opportunity to use power tools while helping you to fill the freezer is very attractive!)
Blanche the corn in boiling water, immediately cool in ice water, then freeze in ziploc bags. To cook - drop frozen corn in boiling water to thaw and complete the cooking process. Dad's theory is that the hole through the cob draws moisture and keeps the corn from becoming mushy. Not sure if his theory is scientifically correct, but his frozen corn on the cob is great!
It's going to be time to be freezing corn in our area before we know it! There is nothing better than Iowa sweet corn, especially in the cold winter time. It's a great reminder of summer!
What is the shelf life for fresh frozen corn on the cob?
By dfp
No more than a year unless your freezer temperature is zero degrees or below.
Can I put corn in the husk, from my garden, directly in the freezer?
By JE
I believe you have to blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to stop an enzyme before freezing. Be sure to pat dry.
How do you blanch corn on the cob and then cut it of the cob to freeze it? How long do I boil it and how long do I submerge it in an ice water bath?
By Elaine
I don't remember how long the corn is supposed to be blanced for freezing, but everybody that I know has always cut it off the cob before blanching it.
With all the gardens here, I get lots of summer corn. What is the best way to freeze it, with the husk on or off? Must I blanch it first or just husk, seal, and store? Thanks for all replies!
By Edith Crump
When I freeze corn, I blanch it first, cool it and cut it off the cob and put in zip lock freezer bags. I have eaten some that has been in the freezer for 4 years and it was just as good as when it was first frozen.
What is the best and easiest way to freeze corn-on-the-cob?
By Linda K.
You can google the topic, or in the morning call your Home Extension Agent for your area. I think you will find them in the phone book under your county or a neighboring county.
Approximately what is the yield from 100 ears of sweet corn after being cut from the cob?
By Nancy
According to what I have heard, it takes about three ears of corn to make one cup.
Today I cooked some corn on the cob on the stove. I had a lot of leftover cobs. Is it safe to freeze them and then heat then up again in a week or so?
By Mel S.
Yes, be sure to keep refrigerated until just before reheating. I place mine in wax paper and place into microwave.
I wouldn't freeze it, I would refrigerate it. When you reheat it from freezing (if it's been cooked all the way), it will be mushy. :(
