Description
A guide on how to freeze corn on the cob to maintain 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.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Blanch the corn in boiling water for 4-6 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
- Transfer the blanched corn to the ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, drain the corn and pat it dry.
- Wrap each ear of corn in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped corn in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible.
- Label the bags with the date and place them in the freezer.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best results.
- Blanching is essential to preserve flavor and texture.
- Frozen corn can last up to 12 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: freezing corn on the cob, preserving corn, corn preservation tips