How To Freeze Corn On The Cob

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks.
2. Fill a large stockpot about half full of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add the peeled corn on the cob. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning the corn occasionally.
4. While the corn is cooking, prepare an ice bath in a 9×13 pan.
5. Use tongs to transfer the hot corn from the pot to the ice bath. Cool for 4-5 minutes.
6. 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.
7. 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

1. 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.
2. 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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