On Sun, 09 Aug 2015 07:41:25 -0400, Gary > wrote:
> wrote:
> >
> > I found, by accident, that it was possible to freeze corn, in the husk
> > sealed in a food saver type bag. I don't leave it in the freezer over
> > six months but it tastes great. I used to husk it and blanche, but
> > have found that is not necessary, perhaps its the sugar that makes it
> > possible, I have no idea, just know it works.
>
> I buy fresh corn in season and cut it off the cob. One bag per
> ear...it's the perfect serving size. No blanching necessary, just
> freeze the bags. They last easily up to 6 months and still taste like
> fresh corn. No commercial frozen corn has that same great taste.
So true! Corn is one vegetable that's worth freezing yourself. I
like to "fire roast" mine first - but there's no cooking other than
the flame. I was so surprised at how fresh home frozen corn can be
that I rarely buy commercial anymore. I should probably say never,
but you know what grandpa used to say: never say never.
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