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Does corn have to be blanched before freezing?
Blanching, followed by chilling in ice water, are critical processes for producing quality frozen corn. The natural enzymes in corn need to be inactivated before freezing to prevent both loss of color and nutrients, and flavor and texture changes. These enzymes are inactivated by a hot blanch treatment.
How do you freeze shucked corn?
Drop shucked ears into boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from water to a large bowl and let cool a few minutes until you can handle them. Cut kernels off of cobs, spoon into freezer baggies, remove as much air as possible (again using a straw), seal and freeze.
Can you blanch corn after cutting it off the cob?
Cut into desired chunks, leave whole or cut kernels off the cob (raw) and store into zip-loc bags in the freezer. When it is time to use, you could either boil the cobs in boiling water (about 3-5 minutes), saute the kernels, or throw into soups but cooking is recommended for any forms of uncooked corn.
How long is blanched corn good in the freezer?
about 12 months
Blanched corn will stay fresh in the freezer for about 12 months, while raw corn will lose quality after six months.
Can you freeze corn on the cob without blanching it?
You CAN freeze corn on the cob without blanching, but I don’t recommend it. Blanching helps preserve the taste and texture of vegetables during freezing, including corn on the cob. Not to mention if you’re cutting it off the cob, blanching helps make it a little easier to cut off of the cob. How Long Does Frozen Corn Keep in the Freezer?
What’s the best way to Freeze frozen corn?
So I experimented for a year to see how we liked our corn when frozen, trying three different ways to freeze corn. And the results? Well, you can freeze corn without blanching first, but it’s not as clear-cut as green beans or snap peas. I actually found I like to have corn on hand that’s been frozen three different ways: Cut off the cob raw.
How long do corn kernels last in the freezer?
We recommend freezing corn kernels in a single layer. How Long Does Corn Last in the Freezer? Unblanched frozen corn, whether in cob or kernel form, should last for about 6 months stored in an airtight freezer bag. We recommend storing frozen blanched corn for about 3 months in the freezer.
What’s the best way to cook unblanched corn?
Best ways to use unblanched cut corn: Sauté in a bit of butter with additions of chopped onions or peppers if desired. Bacon and Corn Saute: cook 3-4 strips of bacon until crisp, remove to a towel-lined plate to drain and cook 2-3 cups of corn kernels in the hot bacon grease until done, about 5 minutes.