Preparing Corn for freezing

[@donaldpuetz4457]

Kevin we use a 12-15 inch square piece of plywood with a 16d nail in the middle. Pushing the corn on nail and using the cutter is quicker and not near as messy.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment

[@zippypenny]

As for the bagging of the corn (I bag chicken for my freezer), if you fold down the bags before filling it will go faster, smoother, and with less mess. I just count out 25 bags at a time, roll the edges back and then fill, by folding them this way the opening is larger and most importantly it keeps the Ziplock seam clean! Hope it helps. Love homemade time saving devices, thanks for sharing!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the info.

[@stevedotson1263]

You don't HAVE to blanch corn before freezing or canning but you should. As soon as corn is removed from the corn plant the sugars in the kernels start to change to starch. Blanching as soon as you can stops that change from taking place, you have sweeter corn. That is why corn from the store doesn't taste as good as fresh picked.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good info thank you Steve.

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Kevin, you are friggin' brilliant! That way of taking the kernels off the cob is so smart! Thank you for sharing. Thankz

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I don't know about all that but it is fast easy Thanks for watching Audio Tech Labs.

[@gregschultz2029]

Be sure to save your corn milk ,very concentrated sweet corn flavor for corn soup or corn bread ,Good Stuff !!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good tip thanks

[@heathermiller7558]

That was awesome! I am planning to do this tomorrow morning! Thanks for helping me feel confident and prepared!

[@jennyl.5730]

Perfect solution. Thank you. I’m ready to begin this task now. I have about 6 dozen to start.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching let me know how it works out

[@shemmiller3850]

Thanks Kevin on the “how to” for the corn absolutely outstanding again thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for watching and the comment Shem Miller.

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Man that looks good nothing in the world like fresh sweet corn a little butter salt pepper.... great job

[@shaykay3075]

You amaze me with your knowledge about so many things, Is it logic, common sense or were you taught all the things you know? I was amazed at the cellar.Every video amazes me so far.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

well it's just common sense to me but maybe not to someone else,i might not be good at other things that you or someone else is good at.thanks for the comments shay.

[@Dadwithallthecool]

We put the uncooked kernels on cookie sheets and freeze them for about 1-2 hrs then vacuum seal them. The stay crunchy and taste fresh when unthawed and cooked

[@dandavenport7488]

I remember when my wife got our first vacuum sealer. I was concerned about the price per bag with the sleeve. I quit worrying after seeing how you could custom size the "bags" and the stuff can freeze longer with no freezer burn and better flavor. For longer and better shelf life ditch the ziplocs. Great tip on starting with a quick freeze on the cookie sheets. The broader and shallower the spread the quicker the "flash" freeze too. I would suggest prechilling the cookie sheets or baking trays to speed things up.

[@elliottpeabody1287]

When you "unthaw" the corn, does it actually freeze?

[@Dadwithallthecool]

@@elliottpeabody1287 I don’t understand the question. Raw corn kernels on cookie sheets in freezer for about 2 hrs( they freeze hard, then vacuum seal them and put them back in freezer…)… when you cook them , they taste fresh.. I have switched to carnivore so corn is fed to the animals I eat…

[@elliottpeabody1287]

@@Dadwithallthecool look up the word "unthaw" in the dictionary

[@Dadwithallthecool]

@@elliottpeabody1287 ok.. I’m tired..and retired…lol

[@Jerold-bu3ul]

Great idea, that corn cutter comes with a lag bolt looking thing that screw into each ear. Your drill atachment makes it qhicker and easier.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I made it so fast and easy and it was kind of fun also lol.

[@driftwooder]

Great idea Kevin on making the ''fork'' to fit the drill. A lot better than pushing the corn through. Thanks for the video

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for your comment,

[@beckyjbarker]

​@@Robinson-Homesteadwe use to do this growing up. My uncle cut end and middle prongs off forks then hooked to thw drill. If it was a thinner fork, he left middle three prongs. We did an entire field of corn every year. Grew up on a pig farm. This was my favorite thing in thw summer. Get promoted from shucker to plucker 😂❤

[@jerryfaulkner6518]

I use a 5/16" stainless steel lag bolt with head cut off in my drill. Run it in the end of the ear. It helps to keep ear straight. then, just switch to reverse to remove cob. run 2-3 ears per minute. this method does cream the corn more than a knife but is one of the quickest way to cut kernels of cob for sure.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the idea Jerry good one.

[@waynespyker5731]

Depth stop could be a stainless washer tacked to the bolt?

[@jlkkauffman7942]

It’s kinda neat, we use a corn cutter I can do an ear in about 5 seconds maybe less we just did 1200 last week

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good eating that corn is thanks for the comment J L k

[@murfspop]

U need to sell the 2 prong bit you made for the drill !

[@Robinson-Homestead]

One day I may start doing that thanks for the comment and watching.

[@treyward4480]

Good job! I have 3 hundred foot rows I’m going to pick and start putting up tomorrow. It’s hard work!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That is for sure but good food thanks for the comment.

[@GoldGullyFarm]

That's awesome! Now I can't wait for corn season down here to give it a go!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching Gold Gully Farm.

[@edwardschneider2716]

Love the way you stripped the corn!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Edward

[@patriciarobinson4267]

That's brilliant, I'm using my ground down corn ear holders. Thanks for sharing brother.💛💛👍👍🙏🌽🌽🌽

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Patricia

[@deirdre444]

Fun to watch. Thanks.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

[@RockTBoat-ft5cs]

I'm sure my Granny would have loved having that contraption when she made pickled corn way back when....

[@jenniferricker4207]

Totally genius man!

[@glennhutchinson9049]

Run your drill in forward it will work much better, also you need a stock pot that is large enough for you to place the whole cutter inside, it really helps with the mess!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the info Glenn.

[@FatThumbs]

Thank you for sharing your method, sir!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment and watching Justin.

[@sandrakreger3571]

Your method is fantastic there Kevin!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you.

[@ronaldb6554]

Been doing that for last 5 years now and I use a five gallon food grade bucket. The set up in my drill and set up different.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That's great and there is nothing like sweet corn during the winter monts.

[@snowieherrera8508]

Great idea. Gonna have to try this.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you

[@dirkevans1]

Hey, Kevin! Great idea!

[@steveashworth6707]

I like the driver I'll try that here pretty soon!.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching

[@georgerion8468]

Very good idea I'm going to start doing it thanks for sharing the video

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Cool I hope it works good for you.

[@zerocool9135]

Great stuff!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Zero Cool.

[@jlatte4]

Great tips, thanks for sharing

[@makrsk09]

Your corn de-cobber is awesome!!!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment.

[@megster67]

Ingenious!!!

[@hudge2002]

Awesome and thanks!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Any time thank you.

[@rickeylocke8610]

Would a good saver work as well and will keep from freezer burn

[@beebob1279]

Better than wasting space freezing the whole cobb. Question. Is the corn crisp or a little soft when you have it in the winter. I froze corn on the cobb this year and it's just a little mushy for me.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Did you blanch yours

[@bredesigns]

Awesome idea.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@tinapruitt5648]

I didn’t read your comments so I may be repeating a suggestion but have you thought about using a corn on the cob holder and fabricating it to fit into your drill? I don’t have that much corn to do at one time and I use a Bundt cake pan. Let me know what you figured out. I’m an outside of the box thinker and like that y’all are too

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That may work thanks for the comment.

[@truthseeker6384]

Great ideas! I think I hear that WV accent!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You are good I'm 2 miles in PA from WV.

[@megster67]

I hear the ‘Burgh more than WV! :-)

[@mickieseals3016]

Good job.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks Mickie

[@timcole4924]

I hope you will market that drill attachment.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Tim, thanks for watching

[@noneofyour2827]

I like the dewalt Idea

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks

[@donaldhoffman285]

Best way is pick it, leave it in the husk, put 8-10 ears in a brown grocery sack, roll up bag tight to seal it then put sack in freezer. Take out of freezer when the snow is falling, shuck it, cook it and eat it. Pretty simple

[@charlesmoore6660]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Charles.

[@mikieo]

Maybe a shield constructed from a on milk jug could hold down on the mess.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good idea thank you.

[@chucksmith155]

I sure would love to find one of the holders for drill

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Try cutting off a lag bolt cut the head off a lag bolt put it in your drill

[@sillygoose9666]

Kevin i loved ❤ the video its a help i plan on doing just what you did but I want to use a larger tubberware when drilling out the corn

[@Robinson-Homestead]

It work out great let me know how it works out for you Silly thank you for the comment.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

have you seen my new homestead channel kzbin.info/door/m3w8QDIiRB0U-MGVgaQ_DA

[@davidsonlankford1168]

Yea did it when we were young. Parents had a deep freezer full of freeze dried vegetables and meat years old. Lot easier to go to grocery store and get frozen or canned. Just as good and lot less work. Nice video though and thanks for sharing. We killed hogs also and know how to do that too. 🤣

[@Robinson-Homestead]

No i never butchered a hog but i did plenty of deer

[@way012heaven]

Thanks for sharing

[@susie3790]

What kind of corn seed did you use? The ears are huge!!

[@waltdavis29]

Somebody probably already asked you this but where can I find the device you run the corn through with your drill?

[@decoycat]

you making creamed corn???

[@Formerlywarmer]

I’ve done thousands of ears but a LIL different than this. Cool setup.

[@jeffstieren4474]

That was awesome

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you

[@maryfeist8080]

Good video

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you

[@cynthiagreske5957]

Love the idea of using the tool! Quick and easy! Thank you

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks Cynthia

[@scottjkern]

It does not look like very thick metal oh I can imagine lotta pressure pushing down have you had any problems with Bends after useing it

[@Robinson-Homestead]

No issues Scott thanks for watching and the comment.

[@edsegar]

Cut the head off a lag screw, put it in the drill and screw it into the end of the cob, I think it will work better than the little forked thing, and after a few cobs you will get better at getting the cob straight.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the idea Edward and thanks for watching my video.

[@edsegar]

Did some trial and error today, started with a long drywall screw , it wouldn't hold in the cob, then took a ruined paddle bit ground it to a knife edge but it split the cobs, ended up with about a 5/16" lag screw, it split some smaller cobs but worked ok. I was only taking the silks off with a brush. Every year I think I'll order a corn cutter but never do, well Amazon just concerned it's been shipped. To late for this year but look outfor next year!!!!!

[@pjm3005]

considering how fast you're going, that doesn't make too much of a mess for my taste.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Not to much it fast for sure thank you for the comment.

[@niklar55]

Tell me please, how do you judge when corns are ready to pick, or do you buy yours from a farmer/supplier?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Depends on the size kernel you want I like small kennels.

[@niklar55]

@@Robinson-Homestead ''....I like small kennels. '' {Are they where you keep the corn Dogs? ;-)} I've had some I grew a year ago, in the freezer, but the insides are just liquid. YUK!

[@bigrod0069]

@@niklar55 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rajaaalburaie5445]

I love corn very much raw and loose but it is a good idea to freeze food in summer time not in winter.I mean it is healthier though it is literally logic.I guess you are leaving some of your kernels in the farm to have corn meals ,can I tell you something I think it is better to dehydrate them in stems of it's stalks .I beg your pardon have you heard of ionized formation and cytokins transformation.

[@vetterfellow]

When the can corn goes on sale fer $0.25 or less I'll grab the no salt added and I'll get 25 cans throughout the week and use the mature cans first. Where was your neighbors hollering over the fence " Is that corn ya got there, I was just going to the market to buy some !!! " ? :-Q

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@thomaselittle7822]

Doing my sweetcorn Sunday. Be good for winter stews an Thanksgiving Christmas an New years!! In my opinion your not country if ya don't put up food in the summer for winter.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That's the best food Thomas Thanks for the comment

[@jamesmartin7559]

Where did you get that thing to take off the corn and what is the name of it 👍

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Link in the description

[@jamesmartin7559]

@@Robinson-Homestead thank's Kevin 👍

[@pennacooner3973]

Thanks...What size bags ??

[@Robinson-Homestead]

quart size freezer bags.

[@mojodojo5533]

Yep, that's a lot of corn!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Lol yes it was.

[@erickoch6665]

Thank you this was alsome

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment and watching Eric.

[@noah2697]

Do you sell those? If not you should! Great idea!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Maybe one day thanks for the comment and watching.

[@johnboywilliams7535]

The corn we raise for the market 3 minutes boilin and its ready to eat.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Cool thanks for the comment.

[@patricklowe4970]

Wee haw... dat some good corn. " unthaw a batch" sit on down and get to some eatin.🤓

[@elliottpeabody1287]

When you "unthaw" the corn, does it actually freeze?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Man that was a while ago and I don't remember but you can check out the video it probably tells how many.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Yeah it does freeze .

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Thank you and may I ask what do you do with all the cobs?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I put them out for the deer and other animals to eat.

[@tobytollefsen8802]

What time is dinner. YUM!!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment.

[@kurtlangeberg1329]

Looks like a perfect time for making some sour mash! 😁

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Lol sounds good

[@reginaldoxford659]

What’s the name of the tool that you stick the Cobb in?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Link in the description for the tool

[@reginaldoxford659]

Kevin Robinson ok thanks

[@Eagle457-PS]

I put 2lbs per quart bag.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good idea thanks for the comment.

[@stevenrains8490]

Great idea.. but corn is high in sugar and low in nutrition/ vitamins...

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@susie3790]

Hopefully you have perfected your drill bit and had it manufactured. Brilliant. Now go make some money on it before someone else does.

[@willowwood6798]

Cool

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching

[@jackiejack2031]

Thank you :)

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching Tammy.

[@049vishalkamble6]

Bro can you told me name of these equipments i want to buy

[@Robinson-Homestead]

link for you thanks for the comment amzn.to/2wJuhgA

[@markfox5349]

sell that attachment on Amazon

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That would be nice

[@markfox5349]

@@Robinson-Homestead easy to do. Just set up an Amazon store. I think you would sell a lot

[@JonahBCarpenter]

3 prongs?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I just have 2.

[@soilmanted]

Those adjustable corn kernal cutters, that you squeeze to conform to the diameter of the cob - they have a saw-tooth like cutting edge that kind of saws the kernals off, creating a "kerf" of kernal dust - juicy ground up kernals. They do not slice the kernals off cleanly, nor do they pull the whole kernal out of the cob. Very wasteful and inelegant way to remove the kernals. I would like, instead, to see a nice circular razor sharp blade to remove the kernals. Even better, a tool that pulls the kernal completey OUT of the cob, instead of cutting kernals off level with the cob and leaving the end part of each kernal remaining in the cob. Also, the sawtooth cutter will not cut mature field corn, only sweet corn or immature, juicy field corn. Also, there is no need to use such a large amount of water - for which you need to use a large amount of fuel to heat. You can put a few cups of water in the bottom of the pot, cover the pot, and STEAM the corn. Less water, less fuel, only about 2 extra minutes to cook, plus you can save the water to use as part of vegetable broth for soups and stews. A lot of the corn flavor and sweetness goes into the water.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

thanks for the comment and info theodore

[@Metrowhite]

did you find a tool for clean cutting the kernels?

[@kathybray7156]

But not early thequabity you are doing thank you have fuun❤😅

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks my friend.

[@NhaughtyD]

Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing this tip!! Also... “Un-Thawing”... wouldn’t that mean you’re *freezing* it? Just give it a second... I’ll wait! 😂 Thanks again! Great video, and I’ve saved it! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joelhumphreys915]

Lol

[@unitedstatesdale]

I use a lag screw instead of a fork

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Cool thanks for the info Rich.

[@440gohorse]

A lag screw works better.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks

[@joetodd4434]

Has anyone tried using a drill bit?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

No a drill bit would be round I don't it would work Joe thanks for comment.

[@patricklowe4970]

U freeze it ,then you say " unthaw" it. Unthaw? ... do you mean thaw it? Do you unloosing screws or loosen them or tighten them ? I want to live where you all does. 😜

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Y'all should've patented that bit for a little extra income

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That would be nice.

[@aaronfavre6863]

You have to be from Wisconsin, unthaw? That would be freezing? I think you mean to say thaw?😂

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Lol no I am from Pennsylvania

[@ncanepenny]

💪

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@lillylynn9076]

great....but better prepare for no electric! she's coming very soon....

[@Robinson-Homestead]

All covered thanks Lilly.

[@Snozeberriez]

It’s been 6 months, how soon? Lol

[@atariforever2002]

So without the homemade/forged fork thingy this whole process is pointless. 🤷‍♂️ 😕

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching

[@TADDs101]

YOU ARE THE REAL CORNHOLIO

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Lol thanks

[@ridgerunner7980]

next he will use a roto-tiller to mash potatoes

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good idea Thanks

[@bradmetcalf7832]

Great video. But then I started thinking. I can buy 30lb of Walmart "Great Value" at $30.00 including tax. Now I'll jump in first and say your corn may have a better flavor, but that is a maybe. You have spent about 2 bucks on bag's, 5-10 bucks on propane, and you either bought a bag of ice or you paid for the water and electricity to make ice. If you grew it yourself you spent money or time on prepping ground, planting, harvesting, shucking, blanching, taking off the ear, charging your battery's, making your ear barb in the forge, buying aluminum pans(maybe you reused them?), and then bagging and flattening them so the fit nicely in the freezer. If you had to buy fresh ears at .25 and (and good luck with that, more like .50) your already at 30.00. I am not dogging on your video, this is all good stuff to know if the grid ever goes down. I'm trying to say that there are a lot of other garden product's there are more cost effective to grow and store!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I get what you are saying and it is true but we really like the fresh corn throughout the winter months, and also it is chemical free.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Good luck growing corn for the first time if the grid goes down, guaranteed you will go without. Nothing is better tasting, more nutritious, chemical free and satisfying as your own homegrown produce, it’s well worth the work and little expense.

[@IowaKim]

So why did you watch this video? A lot of folks have hobbies that include growing their own food, and enjoy the fruits of their labor. I for one am inspired by this video.

[@bradmetcalf7832]

@@IowaKim Because it is an excellent video and I felt like watching it. The information will be useful when the grid does go down. I stated at the start of my original post that it was a great video, then I simply pointed out that at the present time there is a much more cost effective way to stock pile corn.

[@cdburgess75]

Use a stainless steel wood screw. Take head of it off. Bam!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good idea thanks.