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How To Freeze Corn On The Cob

Wondering how to freeze corn on the cob? Here is an easy way to have delicious sweet corn year round!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Additional Time 4 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 77kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn on the cob
  • 6 cups ice cubes

Instructions

  • Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks.
  • Fill a large stockpot about half full of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the peeled corn on the cob. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning the corn occasionally.
  • While the corn is cooking, prepare an ice bath in a 9x13 pan.
  • Use tongs to transfer the hot corn from the pot to the ice bath. Cool for 4-5 minutes.
  • Pat the corn dry and place in a pan or on a baking sheet. Put them in the freezer for a couple of hours to freeze.
  • Remove the corn on the cob from the freezer and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Place in a ziptop freezer bag and return to the freezer.

How To Cook Frozen Corn On The Cob

  • Stovetop: Place the frozen corn in a large stockpot. Add enough water to cover the corn. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook the corn for 6-8 minutes until heated through.
  • Microwave: Place 1-2 ears of frozen corn in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup of water. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes until heated through, turning halfway through cooking.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cups | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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