How to Freeze Sweet Corn

[@creativehomemaker503]

I have been freezing corn using your method for three years now. By far the best method ever and our corn always tastes fresh and stays crisp. Our local farm stand has a bushel of corn for $12.50 and I get about 48-50 ears in each bushel, and I get about three bushels. Thank you so much! Your channel is wonderful and very informative! Blessings!

[@RainbowGardens]

Excellent!

[@randyplane6187]

My wife and I always have a “corn day” in August when we put up about 4 to 5 dozen ears picked that same morning. Our process is similar to yours but messier. So, we will adopt your tips gladly! Especially cutting blanching time to 45 seconds and no ice bath. Also, I use a corn kernel remover tool so I get a bit less creamy product off the cob. Thanks for the wonderful video!

[@mediamaker2000]

Lots of folks show you how to prepare and freeze veggies for storage but they never seem to show you what to do with it when you want to go use what you have saved. Major kudos for showing us that step Donna!

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you so much. I almost forgot to include that part so I am glad I did! :)

[@swaminathanp9363]

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[@GardeningWithPuppies]

I agree with you about preferring the slightly less mature corn for its tenderness.Very good instructional video, Donna.

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you so much. The hybrid varieties do get tougher (imo) than the older varieties.

[@franceslopez7298]

I've watched numerous videos on how to freeze corn. I really liked yours the most. You explained in detail not only how but why as well. I will definitely subscribe to your channel looking forward to learning more great tips. I'm going to be freezing corn next weekend thank you for such great details

[@lnbjr7]

You have created a great video! Very informative and easy to follow. This will be my second year of freezing corn and I couldn’t remember how long to blanch it. As you said some folks to it for 7 up to 9 minutes. I liked your reason for doing it for just a minute and that’s how I’m going to do it this year! I used the two knife system last year and it worked great, glad you are sharing that technique with your viewers! Advise for using a deep 9x13 glass baking dish is also something I think makes so much sense! Will do it that way this year as well! Again thank you! I’ve subscribed to your Channel!

[@abeautifulworldnow]

I used my new mandolin this morning on top of a large stainless steel bowl and it worked like a charm... compared to using a knife it was at least three times faster and so much neater than last week when I used a knife! We were also making scalloped potatoes and so when we were at the kitchen store we bought a new mandolin. After we did the potatoes I ran the cheaper XOX mandolin back to the store because it wouldn't stay at the right width. Richard told me to go ahead and buy the next level up which was black plastic and stainless steel. So I did... I think it cost me about $30 more but it is so wonderful I will use it ten times more than the all plastic one that frustrated me to begin with. Another thing I like about the second one I exchanged the first mandolin is that unlike the first one where you have to change out blades, etc. The mid level one you just turn a knob and you can have a plain straight cut as small as 1/16th of an inch to 3/8ths of an inch and switch it to julienne or french fries without switching out blades.

[@janetshelton8948]

I saw a video on using a pound cake pan for cutting off corn from the cob. Put the small end of corn into the hole of pan and cut while turning the ear, the pan catches the corn and corn milk. It really works very well!

[@RainbowGardens]

I tried it too using a bundt cake pan but kernels went all over my counter. I found this way works best for me, but I'm glad it works for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@LearnToGrow1]

Great tips Donna! Very helpful, thank you!

[@RandomOpusPrime]

Great vid! I appreciate the thorough explanation. I also have to echo your sentiments on the Quikut knives, my late father worked at their manufacturing plant decades ago. My mother still has a few that he got for her all those years ago and they still cut well to this day! She is very protective of them!

[@RainbowGardens]

Oh wow! I am so glad you commented about the knives. I was second-guessing if I should have included my tid-bit on the knife in the video; thinking it might not be a big deal to the viewers. Thanks for your input! :) I really do love that knife and I may have to order a set of the Quikut paring knives (they come in a rainbow of colors! )

[@choward1115]

My Mom has since past away... but we usually did our corn sorta the same way but a little different. Anyway your video brought back some good memories. Thanks for the all your tips for putting up sweet corn.

[@RainbowGardens]

I guess we all have some memories of working with our parents, putting up summer harvests. Perhaps that is why we love gardening and food! Right? I am glad you enjoyed the video. :) Thank you for sharing it.

[@shirleymeek-williams865]

Great instructional video. thank you.

[@jandreokeef9330]

What a great video. I learned so much from this. I have had issues with too much water in the corn, issues with it tasting sour and also bagging it in the sealer. You answered all those issues. I was leaving my corn out too long as well. Also I was cooling it in ice water, hence corn was too water logged. No matter how hard I tried to get the corn dry, I never could. Thanks again for posting this video. ❤️

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you! I am about to freeze some more too!

[@sweetstkissez22]

I have a hard time finding yummy sweet corn fresh locally.. going to try a farmers market this weekend. My family Loves corn! and this video made me hungry!! Great video, love the way you talk through your cooking!

[@RainbowGardens]

sweetstkissez22 Thank you so much.

[@honee72]

Nicely done video. This process is excellent for not over cooking. I will definitely try it.

[@RainbowGardens]

honee72 Thank you so much.

[@Foodielaura]

This is such an insightful video with plenty of detail. I've never seen giant bags of ears here but noticed a few people growing their own so may be something to consider planting for next year.

[@RainbowGardens]

Oh yes, wonderful sweet & fresh corn is a true delight. It is huge here in the south US. I hope you can try a nice tender heirloom variety if you choose to grow corn. I really like an old white shoepeg variety called Country Gentleman. I am growing some in my garden and hope I will get a harvest of it this year. If I do, it won't make it to the freezer! :)

[@Foodielaura]

Rainbow Gardens I'll look out for that variety, thanks for the tip.

[@genewinstead7076]

Thank you. You gave me some good tips.

[@RainbowGardens]

Happy to help!

[@abeautifulworldnow]

I just read that you don't need to do the cooking step.... so we are skipping that because my husband's family never did... I had to verify that that was safe and sure enough it is! That makes it so much easier too!

[@RainbowGardens]

Hi! Yes, you can even eat corn raw if you prefer. Briefly cooking it before freezing helps preserve the texture. If you do not quickly boil it, the enzyme which makes vegetables rot will continue to break down the vegetable and cause soft kernels. I guess it just depends on how you intend to use them. I do not blanch my peppers before freezing because i use them in soups, so it does not bother me if they are a bit mushy when they thaw. Personal preference I guess?

[@Nomadicrose]

I've watched a lot of freezing corn videos. 😁 I loved yours the best, and agree with everything and will freeze my corn like you from now on, thank you for a great video. ~Pauline

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you so much! :)

[@donisenhart4123]

Great video, thank you.

[@RainbowGardens]

You are welcome!

[@Juanelo1946]

Donna, you are delightfully thorough in your instructions! Great videography too!

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you so much. I noticed you had a change in your latest video. The lighting looked better and more close ups too. Good job. :)

[@Juanelo1946]

Rainbow Gardens Thanks so much for noticing that! I still use the same cameras... iPhones! LOL! But I changed out the light bulbs for the "daylight" bulbs! The close ups were done in editing. I appreciate your noticing!

[@FensterfarmGreenhouse]

My bride got on me last year because she wanted canned corn or frozen cord "off the cob". I blanched and froze about 100 ears. I still have more corn than we eat in a year so I didn't even grow it this year. I will be using this video next year though! just added it to my favorites! Chuck

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you Chuck!

[@thefireman285]

What a charming young lady! Thank you for taking the time to make such a thorough explaination of the process. Would you follow the same method if you wanted to leave it on the cob?

[@RainbowGardens]

yes, I think I would. It is just much easier for me to work it into recipes by taking it off the cob and it saves freezer space. :)

[@sherbrownsf2]

Brings back memories of wearing a lot of sticky milk and corn...lol

[@RainbowGardens]

Yep! I have had my share of sticky corn kitchens.

[@sherbrownsf2]

Rainbow Gardens There are 5 kids in our family. 4 shuckers, I was the corn cutter off the cob and mom blanched and she and I stuffed bags. Nothing better in the winter - we had a huge freezer. sher

[@RainbowGardens]

S Brown Oh yes, I bet you had some good corn. :) I have childhood memories of shelling field peas forever. I loved those peas but hated that shelling.:) However, I do think all that shelling has made me appreciate food more as an adult.

[@firecloud77]

Awesome video. Very informative and well documented. I'm assuming the letter "G" on the bag refers to the variety of corn G90? Do you freeze any other variety? Have you tried freezing the whole cob? I'm going to try your freezing method this year. Thanks.

[@jandreokeef9330]

Hi there. I followed your freezing method this summer and the corn turned out great. Have you used the corn to make cream corn?

[@RainbowGardens]

Thank you so much. I think you could use it for creamed corn but you would need to add something to it to make it more milky. Here is my creamed corn recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5zOYXVmadNnrbs

[@muhammadubaidurrehmankhan5309]

what is SHELLING OF FROZEN SWEET CORN

[@kelleyhinsch5062]

Thanks..

[@RainbowGardens]

You're welcome!

[@triciamt58]

Hello, how long should you allow the corn to cool down?

[@RainbowGardens]

Until it is cool to the touch.

[@patriciataylor9235]

+Rainbow Gardens thank you I tried to freeze corn but it never taste the same as when I just buy and cook the same day, but I will definitely try your way, I would love to eat it all year one of my favorite

[@trenalogsdon3845]

Ingredients went too fast and colors are hard to read.

[@RainbowGardens]

Sorry about that

[@sharonwikstrom2263]

Too much talking for me!!!