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Freezing sweet corn on the cob?

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Binder-Man

08-05-2005 16:50:54




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Hi!Does anyone have any hints on the best way to freeze corn on the cob, like to have some good corn when the snow flys...Thanks..... .

Binder-Man




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Windy in Kansas

08-06-2005 18:04:45




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
Blanching stops the enzyme action. I go with a three minute blanch, as said only do enough to where you can keep the water boiling as corn is added.

Lots of cold water as stated.

Then DRAIN THOROUGHLY before bagging it.

Freeze the bags in a single layer, spaced well apart if possible.



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Cliff Neubauer

08-06-2005 17:18:41




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
We cook it on the cob then cut it off an bag it. We tried freezing some while still on the cob but it just takes up too much room in the freezer. This year I think we did close to 200 sandwich bags full plus a bunch of the big gallon sized zip lock bags. It's alot of work but there's nothing like having "real" corn all year long.



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Bill in NorthCentral PA

08-06-2005 05:01:29




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
I didn't check in yesterday - I was freezing corn! My son and I did 10 dozen (2 bushel) in a couple of hours.

We tried a new way lasy year (wife did it). We shuck the corn, cut the corn from the cob, and cook. Freeze in plastic freezer bags. It works absolutely wonderful (the wife knew best!?).

"Recipe"
8 cups corn (cut from cob)
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Cook for 5 - 7 minutes. Put in bag and immediately cool with ice water bath. Put in freezer asap.

I found the best part was that the corn was cold when cutting it. Each batch sized above "filled" three quart freezer bags.

On another note, we pick and freeze with a couple of hours - way less starch.

Bill

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Bill in NorthCentral PA

08-06-2005 05:01:21




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
I didn't check in yesterday - I was freezing corn! My son and I did 10 dozen (2 bushel) in a couple of hours.

We tried a new way lasy year (wife did it). We shuck the corn, cut the corn from the cob, and cook. Freeze in plastic freezer bags. It works absolutely wonderful (the wife knew best!?).

"Recipe"
8 cups corn (cut from cob)
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Cook for 5 - 7 minutes. Put in bag and immediately cool with ice water bath. Put in freezer asap.

I found the best part was that the corn was cold when cutting it. Each batch sized above "filled" three quart freezer bags.

On another note, we pick and freeze with a couple of hours - way less starch.

Bill

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TexMac

08-05-2005 22:13:24




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
Allen is right, except if you have enough boiling water so that it stays at a rolling boil when you dump the ears in, one minute is sufficient to blanch it. The critical part, as he says, is get it real cold real fast. You need a really big tub with lots of ice and water and stir it. Had some from last year two days ago and tasted like the day we picked it. Using this method, cook to serve just like you normally would fresh corn. (27+ years as food scientist - retired)

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Keith-OR

08-05-2005 22:01:34




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
Now why would ANYONE want to improve on the best wraper nature produces. Put it in the freezer just like it comes off the stock. Been doing corn on the cob this way since 1963. Works really great with the advent of the
microwave..MHO..Keith...
PS.. try it you'll like it



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Leland

08-05-2005 21:47:26




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
I now leave the husk on and wrap each ear in foil then freeze ,then just remove foil pop in micro wave good hot fresh corn



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old

08-05-2005 21:46:58




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
We pick it clean it and then put it in bags and freeze it and it has always been good that way



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Leland

08-05-2005 21:46:54




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
I now leave the husk on and wrap each ear in foil then freeze ,then just remove foil pop in micro wave good hot fresh corn



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Glen in TX

08-05-2005 17:15:18




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
I agree with Allan. Got to get it cold after blanching before bagging it up. Some varieties don't freeze well as others though. Most seed packs tell this and that's why I plant several varieties.



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Allan in NE

08-05-2005 17:05:49




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
Binder,

Ya needs lots and lots of ice/lots and lots of ice water.

After you boil the corn (small ears 7 minutes, medium ears 9 minutes and large ears 11 minutes), immediately drop it in the ice water and make sure it is completely cold before it goes in the freezer bag.

Allan



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Mike Van

08-05-2005 16:56:13




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
We tried it years ago, was terrible - Much better if you boil, cut off the cob, then freeze.



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Mike Van

08-05-2005 16:55:56




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Binder-Man, 08-05-2005 16:50:54  
We tried it years ago, was terrible - Much better if you boil, cut off the cob, then freeze.



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mark

08-06-2005 09:05:00




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 Re: Freezing sweet corn on the cob? in reply to Mike Van , 08-05-2005 16:55:56  
Me and Allen are pretty much together on freezing corn. I only blanch for 3 minutes MAX though and it goes straight in the ice bath..... this stops the sugar to starch conversion and retains the sweetness. Then, I use one of those Lee corn cutters and cut it all off..... don't cut too deep or you'll get some cob. I'm real scientific from this pouint forward..hehe....I put two heaping handfuls of corn in each bag and seal it up. All this hits the freezer ASAP. Don't pile the bags up, but place them side by side on the shelves so it freezes fast.

Last year, I put up 110 quarts by myself, two days later the freezer crapped out and I lost it all!

I have raised many varieties but rely on Golden Queen year in and out. It's a good producer, freezes excellent and has excellent taste.

For you guys who freeze shuck and all, how does those ear worms taste microwaved? HAR!

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