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Posted by sue_ct z6 CT (My Page) on

Tue, Sep 16, 14 at 20:20

I just removed the kernels from a dozen ears of corn so I could use the cobs to make corn stock to freeze. I didn't realize most people blanch the corn before removing the kernels. Can I still blanch these kernels and freeze them or should I forget it for these? I was thinking of just using a strainer to remove them from the water.

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Posted by shayneca25 8 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 16, 14 at 20:34

yes, I do all the time

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Posted by sue_ct z6 CT (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 16, 14 at 20:40

Thank you! Can you tell me how long you blanch them for off the cob?

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Posted by digdirt 6b-7a North AR (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 17, 14 at 9:21

Here you go.

Here is a link that might be useful: NCHFP - How to freeze corn

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Posted by sue_ct z6 CT (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 17, 14 at 22:15

Thank you! I always go there for canning but never think to go there for advise on freezing for some reason.

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Posted by shannos none (My Page) on
Fri, Sep 19, 14 at 3:07

Or don't bother blanching it at all, just use the corn you didn't blanch first. (in the next few months) It will be ok.

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Posted by sue_ct z6 CT (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 22, 14 at 19:12

Thank you!

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Posted by sue_ct z6 CT (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 25, 14 at 14:41

I am freezing more corn. I read the NCHFP guidlines but don't know why I would leave headspace in a freezer bag. I did the first batch using my vacuum sealer. Should I not use that for the second batch for some reason?

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Posted by theforgottenone1013 5b/6a MI (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 25, 14 at 17:29

The headspace is for containers. Not bags.

Rodney

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Posted by sue_ct z6 CT (My Page) on
Fri, Sep 26, 14 at 10:40

OK, thanks. I don't usually leave significant head space even when freezing in containers, unless I am freezing a liquid. Hmmm, not important I guess.

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