How to Freeze Corn (on the Cob and Kernels)

Steps

1. 1To Freeze Corn on the Cob
2. 2Remove 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.
3. 3Once water starts to boil, add peeled ears of corn and cook approximately 3 to 4 minutes, turning corn every 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4Transfer corn from boiling water to ice bath using tongs. Let corn soak in ice bath approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
5. 5Remove 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.
6. 6Remove 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.
7. 7To Freeze Uncooked Corn Kernels
8. 8Remove corn husks and silks.
9. 9Hold 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.
10. 10Break 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.
11. 11To Freeze Cooked (Blanched) Corn Kernels
12. 12Remove 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.
13. 13Once water starts to boil, add peeled ears of corn and cook approximately 3 to 4 minutes, turning corn every 1 to 2 minutes.
14. 14Transfer corn from boiling water to ice bath using tongs. Let corn soak in ice bath approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until cool to touch.
15. 15Hold 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.
16. 16Break 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.