Your question: How do you freeze sweet corn without cooking it?

This is the second easiest method, since you don’t need to cook the corn first: Shuck and cut the kernels off the cob into a large bowl. Spoon kernels into freezer baggies (or containers), remove as much air as possible (I use my handy straw), seal and freeze.

Do you have to blanch corn 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.

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 do you store fresh corn on the cob?

Keeping fresh corn from drying out is key. At home, store the ears wrapped tightly in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. If you don’t plan on eating your corn within three days—and you should unless you like mouthfuls of starch—freeze it.

Can you freeze corn on the cob without cooking it first?

Corn on the cob can be frozen whole, without blanching—you’ll just be a little more limited when it comes time to cook it, as the corn is more likely to develop a chewy or mushy character.

What is the best sweet corn for freezing?

Recommended Varieties



Most sweet corn varieties are acceptable for canning and freezing. Bodacious and Incredible are good extra-sweet yellow varieties. Temptation, Delectable, and Providence are good extra-sweet bicolor varieties. Silver King, Silver Princess, and Whiteout are extra-sweet white varieties.

How do you store fresh corn long term?

Freeze dried products take more storage room than dehydrated. Good choice for longer term storage with a shelf life of 25-30 years properly packaged in a #10 can. Dehydrated sweet yellow corn is a good choice.

Can I freeze raw corn on the cob?

Wrap each cob in plastic wrap and place them in a ziplock. Use a marker to label the date you froze them. Frozen corn on the cob is good for up to 12 months when frozen.

Does unshucked corn need to be refrigerated?

Unshucked corn should be refrigerated. After all, the chemical reaction that causes the corn’s kernels to lose their sweet flavor is actually slowed down by cold temperatures. The colder the temps, the sweeter (and fresher) your corn will taste.

Can you freeze sweet corn in the husk?

Freezing corn on the cob is best done with perfectly ripe corn. You can freeze it right in the husk!

How long does fresh corn on the cob last?

For best flavor, use corn within two days. Keep husked corn refrigerated, in plastic bags, and use within two days. If you don’t plan on eating your corn within two days of purchase, you can freeze it.

How long can uncooked corn sit out?

Hot foods, corn included, should be refrigerated as soon as possible–no later than two hours after cooking. Spoilage bacteria can grow quickly at room temperature.