Sweet corn is a summertime staple. But did you know that it’s possible (and easy!) to enjoy that
sweet summer flavor even after farmers market season comes to an end?

With a little preparation, you can stock your freezer now and enjoy My Dad’s Sweet Corn with
soups, casseroles, side dishes and family dinners all winter long.

Here’s our simple step-by-step guide to freezing sweet corn.

Step 1: Start With the Freshest Corn You Can Find
The fresher the corn, the better it will taste after freezing. Sweet corn begins losing its sweetness
after it’s picked, so freezing it as soon as possible helps preserve that fresh-picked flavor.

Step 2: Shuck the Corn
Remove the husks and as much silk as possible from each ear. Give the ears a quick rinse to
remove any remaining silk or debris.

Step 3: Blanch the Corn
Blanching is an important step when freezing sweet corn. It helps preserve the corn’s flavor,
color and texture while slowing down the natural enzymes that can cause it to lose quality in the
freezer.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the ears of corn and boil for 4 minutes.
Don’t boil too long! Over-blanching can affect the texture of the corn.

Step 4: Cool the Corn Quickly
As soon as the 4 minutes are up, remove the corn from the boiling water and immediately place
the ears into a large bowl or sink filled with ice water.

Let the corn cool for about 4 minutes, or until it is completely chilled.
This stops the cooking process and helps keep those crisp, sweet kernels just the way you want
them.

Step 5: Cut the Kernels from the Cob
Once the corn is cool, stand an ear upright on a cutting board and carefully slice downward with
a sharp knife. Try not to cut too deeply into the cob.

A tip from Dad: Cutting corn off the cob can get messy! A bundt pan can make the job easier.
Stand the ear of corn upright in the center hole and cut downward. The kernels will fall right into
the pan instead of bouncing all over your kitchen.

Step 6: Package Your Corn
Divide the kernels into freezer-safe bags or containers. We recommend freezing it in amounts
that you’ll use for a meal. For many families, 2–4 cups per bag is a convenient amount.
Press as much air as possible out of freezer bags before sealing. Extra air can lead to freezer burn
and affect the quality of your corn.
Don’t forget to label each bag with the date so you’ll know when it was frozen.

Step 7: Into the Freezer
Lay your bags flat in the freezer until they’re frozen solid. Once frozen, you can stack them to
save space.

For the best quality, frozen sweet corn is best enjoyed within about 8–12 months. When winter
rolls around and you’re craving a taste of summer, you’ll know exactly where to look!
A Little Summer for the Middle of Winter

Frozen corn is wonderful in chili, soups, casseroles, corn chowder, Mexican street corn, fried
corn, or simply heat it up with a little butter and salt for an easy side dish that tastes like summer.
While sweet corn season is still here, grab a few extra dozen and put some summer away for
later.

From our family farm to your freezer, enjoy!