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 I need to do anything to the corn; cover in double foil and freeze?
By KAB
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 do I do to corn to ready it for freezing, on the cob?
To get 20 cups corn: Insert ears into boiling water. Boil 6 minutes. Take out and put in ice water. Cut kernels off ear. Then measure for above recipe.
Is it possible to freeze sweet corn on the cob? If so, how is it done? If not, please tell me how to freeze it off the cob. Thank you.
Fresh corn on the cob, we usually cut some off both ends and put in microwave for 2 minutes for each, then easily shuck it.
Remove corn from the cob and blanch them. Cool and store in airtight container and freeze.
Is it OK to freeze corn on the cob without blanching the cobs?
I know that corn on the cob can be frozen, but I don't know if any special prep is needed to do this. Could someone please tell me what I need to do to freeze it on the cob?
This may be a little early in the season, but as I used the last of my corn from the freezer for dinner tonight, it reminded me to share this with everyone. Over the years, I have tried many times to freeze corn on the cob. Most instructions say to blanch and cool.
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!
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.
Cut corn from cob and place in roaster pan. Melt butter and drizzle over corn. Add half and half and mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Place in freezer bags.