Freezing Corn
Whole Cobs.
Blanching is not necessary to successfully freeze corn.
This is the easiest and quickest method if you have room in your freezer.
Shuck the corn and place the cobs in large freezer bags and freeze
The best way to cook frozen whole cobs:
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Drop frozen ears of corn into boiling water.
Cook for 5 minutes or until done to your liking.
Corn Kernels
Shuck the corn and cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl.
Spoon kernels into freezer bags or containers, remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze.
The best way to cook frozen corn kernels:
Sauté in butter with the additions of chopped onions or peppers.
Add to soups and stews.
Freezing Cooked Corn
Creamed Corn
Place the creamed corn from this recipe in a freezer container and save for a side dish at your Thanksgiving Day dinner. This recipe is also good for stuffing vegetables, such as tomatoes or bell peppers.
Ingredients
4 ears corn, husked
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or Wondra flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup of corn broth
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Cut the kernels from the cobs with a small paring knife. Using the back of the blade, scrape against the cob to press out the milky liquid.
Place the corn husks in a large pan and cover with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half about 45 minutes. Discard the cobs and save the broth.
Whisk together honey, flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the corn kernels. Add the heavy cream and water. Mix.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the corn mixture and turn the heat down to medium-low, stirring until it becomes creamy about 15-20 minutes.
Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen
Ours has just started. Love corn season!
For the Love of Cooking
Great tips. I’ve never made creamed corn…I think I need to give it a try.
Animalcouriers
Sweet corn isn’t very common round here. We couldn’t find it at all when we first moved. You can now get it pre-cooked in packets in most supermarkets but we now have a fabulous store that sells it fresh. We often buy it and often cook it per a recipe you posted a while back (in tin foil on the bbq).
Jovina Coughlin
No I realize corn is not native to Europe. So glad you have it now accessible.
akcooker
I love the idea of using the creamed corn to stuff bell peppers and other vegetables. Using Wondra In order to get some thickening without lumps is a great idea, but I sometimes forget about that. I also use it to dust greased baking pans.
Jovina Coughlin
Thanks Anne . I find Wondra so useful and saucea are smooth when you use it for a thicker. Tha canister is handy and fits in my kitchen cabinet. Handy.
Our Growing Paynes
Isn’t it wonderful we have to tools to preserve all the fresh food from summer?
thebibliophilewriter
These look so delicious, we made it the other day with potatoes
Karen
Love corn season but haven’t bought any fresh yet as I’m not doing the shopping yet. I’m still using Instacart shoppers and I’m particular about the corn when I buy it myself. Your creamed corn would certainly please my husband.
Jovina Coughlin
I live in a farmland country so I just go up to the farm and get my supply of veggies. all outdoors along with just me and the farmer. Makes it easier where everywhere seems to be dangerous these days.
Karen
That is absolutely the best way to buy corn. We did that at our summer home in Maine. We went to a farm where they would only pick on cooler at a time. We would buy it in the afternoon and cook it an hour or two later.
Gail’s Snapshotsincursive
Deliciousness. 🌽🍃
Roz
Corn is absolutely one of our favorite veggies and when it’s fresh, ripe, and sweet like it is now, it’s superb! I’ve never frozen corn and will certainly follow your instructions Jovina! Love the suggestion to freeze corn and use for Thanksgiving!
We always buy our corn from a farmer’s truck that comes to town in the morning!