Corn On The Cob Help...

Living the husk on is the best, the trick it to make sure no air gets through. We put them in freezer bags with the husk on and siphon out all the in the bag before we close it.

I know it tastes better grilled if you pull the husks back to take out the silk and then fold them back down and tied with string. I wouldn't wrap them in a newspaper to put in the freezer, though. I have actually never heard of freezing the corn with the husks on, so it will be quite interesting to see what others say. It is so fun to learn something new!

never tried to freeze it so he is probably right and I love to grill corn on the gob putting butter inside the husks and ties them up

To freeze corn you need to blanch it first, place corn on the cob in boiling water for about 4 to 6 minutes. after this is done take out immediately and place in ice cold water, cool for the same amount of time that you blanched it, if you boiled it 4 minutes then cool it in ice water for 4 minutes, 7 minutes is usually a good time to blanch it. Nest cut it off the cob, to about 2/3 the depth of the kernel. If you don't have a food saver machine, a heavy ziplock freezer bag will work just as well. Try to get as much air out of the bag as you can. Cut off the cob it takes up more room in the freezer, which is fine if you have a large freezer. If you want to freeze it with out cutting it off the cob, then same directions only leave it on the cob and put in freezer bags. Hope this gives you some help.

If it was me, I would cut it off the cob and freeze it that way. Because the cob is taking up extra space that you really don't need to freeze. I think the way you would do it, cut it off the cob, blanch it and then put it in the freezer bags, that would be my guess!

Here's what I found on the net about it twoey. And blanching means boiling for about a minute only. Blanched: Clean and prepare cobs. Water-blanch small ears (1 1/4 inches or less in diameter) for 7 minutes, medium ear for 9 minutes, and larger ears (over 1 1/2 inches in diameter) for 11 minutes. Cool promptly and drain. Transfer to suitable containers, seal and freeze. Unblanched: This is the easiest and fastest way to freeze corn-on-the-cob. Leaves husks on the cobs. Place the ears in a single layer on trays and cookie sheets or just place them directly in the freezer in a single layer. Freeze until firm (48 hours) and place them in large freezer-grade plastic bags for long-term freezing.

I would probably just blanch it (dip it in boiling water for about half a minute(?) then freeze in ziplocs, making them as airless as you can.. Sweet corn! yum yum!

I never heard of using newspaper but that might help preserve the moisture in it. Just as important as leaving the husk on it - defrosting it plays a major role. Don't microwave it to defrost it, allow it to come to room temp with the husk still on it. I took the husks off two years ago and it was so mushy it wasn't even worth eating. the summer is just starting and the really sweet corn isn't up yet (at least not in my area) so I am waiting for the really good stuff before I start stocking the freezer but if you are getting it at a good price, go for it!

Wow! he may be on to something . anytime I have frozen corn on the cob it has met with bad results... I do not think I have ever tried it with the husk still on.... newspaper is an excellent insulator and will probably be beneficial to maintaining the corn's fresh taste and preventing freezer burn. here's to tender corn!

I have never tried freezing it with the husks on and I hope I am not breaking any mylot rules but here is a link I found about corn and a few ways to prepare it. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62502300.tip.html

I may be wrong, but I believe in the past when we got a bunch of corn, we cleaned it first and then froze it..But it is rare we would have to do that, we love corn here..

Your hubby is so right about keeping the husks on but I put it in ziploc bags in the freezer. It stops it from getting freezer burn if it is too long frozen. :-)

twoey I think you would be better offf to take the husks off your corn then blanch the ears in boiling water for a few minutes then douse them in water with ice in it for a few minutes to stop the cooking then put themn in heavy plastic freezer bags seal and put in your freezer. it takes verylittle time and the thawed corn is just like fresh picked. there is no advantage to leavingthe husks on and further it does not let the corn freeze evenly so the corn will not be really fresh when you thaw it.my process lets it freeze evenly and they are always really good.

Do you mean it comes some other way than in a can?? Sorry but I can't help on that one, but if you can figure a way, you can save a ton of money freezing your own.. Good luck, wish I could help you..

Hi, I asked my Mom and she said you blanch it. She said just look it up on the internet. I found this site and it seemed to be quite helpful. http://www.pickyourown.org/freezingcornonthecob.htm

My mom just bought corn herself of sell she took it out of the hush and then wraped them in erap and then freezed them.

Hubby is 100% right this works good if you plan to buy in large quantity and won't be using it up fast. I have also froze it after peeling it but then you must use it within a month or it starts to build up what looks like snow on it then it becomes frezzer burnt. Good Luck.

Sounds interesting, never heard of this method. We cook it, fast cool it, and freeze a bunch. We don't freeze it with the husk on. Wastes a lot of room in the frige. Take care

Good day for that question! I received a newsletter called "Soup Central" the other day, and it lists all the ways to freeze vegetables and fruits! Here is the one for corn on the cob: Corn, on the cob - Husk ears, remove silk and wash. Sort into small ears (1 1/4 inch or less in diameter), medium ears (1 1/4 -1 1/2 inch diameter) and large ears (over 1 1/2 inch diameter). Blanch for 7 minutes (small), 9 minutes (medium) or 11 minutes (large). Chill thoroughly and pack in heavy-duty freezer foil, rigid freezer containers or freezer plastic bags. And here is the link they offer for more information: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/crops/

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