How to Freeze Corn (on the Cob and Kernels)

Learn how to freeze corn 3 different ways and stock up on this fresh summer produce for months to come.

Prep: 30

Cook: 30

Total: 1

Yield:4 servings

Remove corn husks and silks. Fill large pot approximately half full with water and set over medium heat. Fill large bowl with ice and water to create ice bath and set aside.
Once water starts to boil, add peeled ears of corn and cook approximately 3 to 4 minutes, turning corn every 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer corn from boiling water to ice bath using tongs. Let corn soak in ice bath approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove corn from ice bath and pat completely dry. Set dried corn on baking sheet, then place baking sheet in freezer for 1 to 2 hours, until corn is frozen.
Remove baking sheet from freezer and tightly wrap ears of corn in plastic wrap. Place wrapped corn in sealable plastic freezer bag. Seal almost completely and press out any air, then seal completely and return corn to freezer.

Remove corn husks and silks.
Hold ear of corn vertically, with bottom end against cutting board or bottom of large bowl, and top end held firmly in non-cutting hand. Using sharp knife, cut raw kernels off corn cob. Start at top end, as close to cob as possible, and slice straight down to cutting board or bowl.
Break up any large sections of kernels with hands. Transfer loose kernels into sealable freezer bags. Seal bags almost completely then squeeze out as much air as possible. Seal completely and place in freezer.

Remove corn husks and silks. Fill large pot approximately half full with water and set over medium heat. Fill large bowl with ice and water to create ice bath and set aside.
Once water starts to boil, add peeled ears of corn and cook approximately 3 to 4 minutes, turning corn every 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer corn from boiling water to ice bath using tongs. Let corn soak in ice bath approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until cool to touch.
Hold ear of corn vertically, with bottom end against cutting board or bottom of large bowl, and top end held firmly in non-cutting hand. Using sharp knife, cut cooked kernels off corn cob. Start at top end, as close to cob as possible, and slice straight down to cutting board or bowl.
Break up any large sections of kernels with hands. Transfer loose kernels into sealable freezer bags. Seal bags almost completely then squeeze out as much air as possible. Seal completely and place in freezer.

To save space in the freezer, store the corn flat.
Freezer Bags: Make sure to press as much air out as possible before the bags go in the freezer. You can also use vacuum seal bags if you want. If you don't have a vacuum sealer, you can vacuum seal them with the water displacement method! Put the corn in a freezer bag and seal it halfway, then lower the bag into a pot of very hot water. You'll see the bag cling to the corn. Keep lowering the bag until the corn is submerged and all the air is pushed out. Then seal the bag and toss it in the freezer!