How to Can Corn | Raw Pack Method

Who loves corn? In this video I can enough corn for my family for an entire year. I like to use pint sized jars as they are a nice small size (much like a can size you'd buy at the grocery). In this recipe, I'm doing the "raw pack" method. That means I'm packing my jars with raw corn. Why cook it then can it because it will cook when canning.
Rule of thumb #1 plan 1 pint jar for every two ears of corn.
Rule of thumb #2 If your jars and contents are HOT, your canner should be HOT. If your jars and contents are COLD, your canner should be COLD. You want to prevent sudden temperature changes throughout canning. This will help your jars to seal better and without siphoning (loosing liquid from your jars).
This process is EASY, it's just time consuming doing it all by yourself. So call over your friends and throw a corn canning party! How fun would that be!!
Have a great week yall! Remember, God is good, all the time.....
Got a questions? Just ask in the comments:)
Shannon
Happy Canning!
Quick Recipe:
Approximately 2 ears of corn per pint jar
Pack clean jars with raw corn
Salt each jar (OPTIONAL, I did not add salt, it's for seasoning only)
Fill jar with hot water
1 inch head space
place on lids
place rings on finger tight
Place in the canner
10pounds pressure at 55 min.

[@ebberr595]

Thanks for the video I didn't know the verse apply so literally also until this time ❤

[@ShannonDykstra]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@judge4321]

Thank God there's people like you keeping this tradition alive. I do it myself and was taught by my grandpa, how I miss that man. He kept a lot of families fed back in the 1970's when times were hard then all because he farmed and canned so much of his harvest. And just looking at your finished product makes you feel so good knowing there's always food close by with times being so hard now in 2023. Great video ma'am, thank you.

[@ShannonDykstra]

It’s something we need to be teaching our children and grandchildren. May be a necessity one day. ;) thank you for watching.

[@cowboyblacksmith]

I’m going to raw pack from here on out, so much easier and I bet has more flavor. One trick I learned was to use a Bundt cake pan to cut the corn with an electric knife. You place the corn in the middle volcano part and all the niblets fall neatly into the pan, no mess.

[@ShannonDykstra]

Ohhhh!!!! I like the sound of that!!!! I'll have to give that a try:) THANKS!

[@BeyondF1]

This is the first year that I have ever raised a garden. My hope is that I will have some corn to can. I found this very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShannonDykstra]

Awesome! I hope you have a tremendous bountiful harvest!!! And I hope I have helped in some way. Have a fantastic and blessed day my friend;)

[@suffolkshepherd]

Those sheep looked to be very happy with the by products!

[@ShannonDykstra]

Yes!!! They were so happy! And we had ZERO waste. 🥰🙌🏻

[@JulesGardening]

Thanks Shannon for the lesson. 👍

[@ShannonDykstra]

Happy gardening;)

[@Gator_needs_his_gat]

Love the energy! Love the scripture!

[@ShannonDykstra]

🥰 Have a blessed day my friend!

[@denisebrady6858]

Hello I am a newbie to your Channel but you by far explained canning corn better than any other. Thank you & I have just harvested my corn & now in the canner. Cheers - Denise- Australia

[@ShannonDykstra]

Awww that’s so sweet!!!! Australia!!!! Awesome! Happy canning and harvest! If I can help in any way just let me know;)

[@redmanrm1]

Great job. Thank you

[@treechildu.s.a1953]

I absolutely loved watching you!!! Reminded me of my childhood going with my mom to my great grandmas with my grandma and helping them can all day squash corn okra meat etc etc 🥲 I do it by myself now and it ain’t them same still fun but ain’t them same

[@ShannonDykstra]

Awww thank you for such kind sweet words!!! And beautiful memories… warms my heart;)

[@marywilson3644]

Thanks for answering me about what to do with the husks

[@user-om7jz6cl9x]

Keep up God Is King

[@suemcgee389]

Just a hint from old woman. If you like cream2d corn or fried corn do 2 cuts on the corn. The second cut does the milk. Milk is what the juice part is called.

[@moonnirvwana68]

very helpful! how long can the corn be stored?

[@NSJ-ve5pl]

Good video Shannon, and the corn looks great. Did you raise all that?

[@ShannonDykstra]

No I can’t take credit for raising it, I really don’t have room for corn. I’m hoping to add more gardening space in the next year or two. I got this from Mikes Produce in town.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I’m really hoping we can can some corn this season. At the moment they are tiny about 5 inches tall grass

[@arthurtmorgan4211]

Hey Shannon, did you put any citric acid to preserve color? Any sweetener? Thank you 🙏 love your channel

[@ShannonDykstra]

I did not. I try not to add anything I don’t have to;) Thank you for watching;)

[@edcollier2526]

Do you have any trouble maintaining the 10 psi with your gas stove? Seems to me it would fluctuate a bit as you were adjusting the heat source. Thanks for the video!

[@ShannonDykstra]

Actually I have a glass top electric stove. No trouble at all;) Thanks for watching.

[@jmcdaid620]

I have a gas stove and no problems at all mainitaining pressure.

[@paulahernandez4455]

Thank you for this. I am goi g to be doing corn this summer. Is the 55 minutes for pint size jars? If so how long is it for quart size jars?

[@ShannonDykstra]

55 for pints 85 for quarts Thank you for watching;)

[@amygawalko]

Thank You

[@ShannonDykstra]

You are very welcome, my friend;)

[@robertfarmja4396]

thanks dear!elohim bless you

[@ShannonDykstra]

You’re very welcome! God bless you! 🥰

[@bluegrassstateofmind4542]

How long would you recommend for quarts?

[@ShannonDykstra]

1hr 25 min

[@georgejames6119]

I've read other recipes and they tell you to make sure you get all the bubbles out before pressure canning. I've noticed that in most videos people are not doing that, is that a necessary step? Thank you for the great video!

[@ShannonDykstra]

It’s a good idea to get in the habit of. However, when you’re adding a thin liquid like water, you have less air bubbles. And it’s going to boil (basically) in the canner so those small air bubbles are gonna rise to the top. Where you get in trouble is when it’s thicker. If the bubbles don’t rise and release, you can get air captured in there and it can cause it to go bad in you. So it’s a good idea to do especially when in doubt;)

[@littlehousebigfamily2001]

Such poor advice. Yes! Absolutely, no matter what, always debubble. So that you can remove free floating air, then double check headspace as you will almost always add liquid after removing air pockets. Please give advice based on safe canning recommendations.

[@ShannonDykstra]

@@littlehousebigfamily2001 you are absolutely correct. It is recommended to remove bubbles. I was speaking more from personal experience when adding water. I have never had the slightest issue. However, you are correct in that it is recommended to debubble. Thank you for your input and thanks for watching.

[@carolehart2424]

Always de bubble because you will notice after de bubbling that the water will go down a bit and then you will have to top off the water to make it is at 1 inch head space..when ever liquid is involved you always de bubble

[@Brenda0312F]

I’ve seen hundreds of canning videos and I can’t remember ever seeing one that does not de~bubble. But yes, it is a very important step.

[@user9932]

can do it with dry corn ?

[@maresy7]

Thank you for sharing! I've yet to pressure can - have the canner, but am feeling more than a little intimidated. Watching you can on a glass top stove (I have one but am hoping for gas in the future) was very helpful! God bless you!

[@ShannonDykstra]

You can do it! I know you can;) I’ve got more pressure canning videos coming pretty soon. If I can help in any way, let me know. My best to you my friend;) Thanks for watching!

[@maresy7]

@@ShannonDykstra Thank you! ❤️

[@jonicampbell541]

Correct me if I am wrong . My 23 qt. PC says to make sure what yo I alles a divider is on bottom of it . Then you stagger the top jars on top??? 🤔 so confused now Lolo

[@ShannonDykstra]

I used a divider between mine. Always go by your manufacturers instructions. Canners can be very different.

[@mrsB0915]

Did you keep it on high heat for the full 55 mins and maintain 10 PSI? Just attempted this myself for the first time and I am struggling to maintain. HELP!

[@ShannonDykstra]

Usually in the pressure canner, once I hit 10 psi, I have to back off the heat. Slowly and continuously. I end up on low heat by the end.

[@mrsB0915]

@@ShannonDykstra thank you so much!

[@beeyondblessedorganics945]

I just made hominy outa lye water and dent corn and washing a whole lot tge next day taking off pericaps. Now its protien rich and dried out. Bout to make ranch flavor corn nuts. Pray it frys good. Organic too. Make tamales outa them if you boil it again and hominy.

[@ShannonDykstra]

Oh wow!!!! That sounds awesome!!!!!! Do you have a video on it??

[@beeyondblessedorganics945]

@@ShannonDykstra no mam. I dont do good on videos. Its a long process. Check out Nixtamalization videos that helped me

[@ShannonDykstra]

@@beeyondblessedorganics945 awesome! I’ll check that out! I’d love to see it done! Then try it myself;) Sounds great! I’m not a huge corn eater but my husband loves it. But I love done ranch corn nuts! I like to make ranch garbanzo beans too. I air fry them and use my homemade ranch. Crispy and delicious healthy snack;) great on salads too!

[@beeyondblessedorganics945]

@@ShannonDykstra makin me hungry. Better get em fying or baking. I better get me an air fryer. Thats healthier nd sounds delish. Thanks for sharing this video and info. Your such a sweetheart. Praying for ya love. Keep shining and sharing Gods love

[@ShannonDykstra]

@@beeyondblessedorganics945 thank you my sweet friend!!!! Your kind words are soothing to my soul;) love ya!

[@user-cy7jl9qc6b]

What altitude are you at?

[@pegasusqp]

I canned 6 ½pints and 2 pints of corn today. I did everything correct Except I didn't add liquid to the jars! Have I ruined them? Can I open them and repressure cook them or will it turn to mush? Help?!

[@ShannonDykstra]

We’ll I’ve not had that experience. However I’ve heard if folks dry canning potatoes. It seems to go well. But not sure on corn. Technically if they sealed they could be fine. I’d probably open one and see. But as they say, when in doubt throw it out. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m sorry I’m. It much help here. You can always can them again. But I’m also not sure what the texture will be like. For me, I’d risk that over leaving as is.

[@wandapowell4003]

I. The first ring at the top is. One half inch,the second ring is one inch.

[@user-uq6nv7bj1o]

Maam how can we persevere corn without can and without freezing in zip lock bags can we the plz share

[@jmoser2748]

How many pints of corn did you get?

[@ShannonDykstra]

38

[@clairepoirier2856]

Water pack raw corn?

[@jananderson5375]

I found a mandolin cuts corn off in a jif!!!

[@ShannonDykstra]

Ohhhhhh I’ll check that out!

[@barbaragrimm317]

Did you have to blanch first

[@ShannonDykstra]

Not at all. (I rarely blanch anything)

[@giselecote6923]

Merci et que Jésus te bénisse..xxx

[@lisanorris6518]

What's the name of your canner?

[@ShannonDykstra]

I have the T-Fal and I absolutely love it!

[@111jjjkl]

What size

[@jma8352]

thank you! im gona use the 24oz recycled classico jars as i canned alot of sweet potatoes in them. 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

[@ShannonDykstra]

I love recycling jars!!! Blessing to you my friend!

[@hasankais7567]

you didnot put salt and sugar

[@ShannonDykstra]

I never add sugar to savory dishes. And rarely ever add salt. My husband doesn’t like salt.

[@Calamity_Joan]

Don't forget to debubble.

[@lindawilson7137]

U didn't de bubble

[@ShannonDykstra]

I’ve been known to forget. It hasn’t been an issue. Thankfully. But I do recommend doing it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@user-bs1tm6mk8x]

I canned corn and had black stuff in the lids when I opened after 6mo canned. Threw all away. Afraid it was bad

[@ShannonDykstra]

Was likely just a reaction to the lid. Happens all the time. Long as no mold on your food and smells fine you’re fine. Mold is usually fuzzy.

[@user-bs1tm6mk8x]

I did the same thing 😩

[@ShannonDykstra]

@@user-bs1tm6mk8x oh no!!!!! I’m sorry. But it’s pretty common.

[@cindycrane4475]

My home canned corn takes like store bought canned corn, same texture and I don’t like it!

[@lawrencedonbosco8399]

Too much talking

[@crzypdldy]

I am relearning to can. Your channel is great info except for the proselytizing, which really turns me off. Assuming everyone believes in Christianity or should believe is bad for business and not welcoming to everyone. I’ll check back once in a while to see if you’ve stopped proselytizing so I can watch your entire video.

[@ShannonDykstra]

Sorry to disappoint, but I’ll never stop telling about my Jesus. He gave His life for me and for you. The very least I can do is tell others about Him in hopes they’ll accept Him as savior before it’s too late. One day He’ll split the eastern sky and take His children home. I pray you’ll be one of them. Jesus loves you and so do I.

[@LAURA093058]

Your name says it all. Who cares what you think or if you come back. Jesus died for you, to.