How to Freeze Sweet Corn

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After testing several different ways to freeze sweet corn, I'm sharing the BEST way in terms of texture, flavor and ease of prep!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1/2 c servings

Calories: 21.37kcal

Use a serrated knife to cut the corn off the cob.
To a large pot, add the corn*, water, salt and sugar.
Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Let the mixture boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour the corn into a large shallow pan to cool.
Once cool, scoop into labeled freezer bags, remove excess air and freeze.
When ready to enjoy, thaw a bag of corn in the fridge (or microwave), then simmer until hot. If you'd like, you can add 1-2 tbsp butter, black pepper, and/or additional salt.

*NOTE: This recipe can easily be halved, doubled or tripled, depending on how much corn you have and how large your saucepan is.....

-HALF RECIPE: 5 cups corn, 1 c water, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/2 tbsp sugar

-DOUBLED RECIPE: 20 cups corn, 4 cups water, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar

-TRIPLED RECIPE: 30 cups corn, 6 cups water, 3 tbsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar