Do it now so you’ve got the option to enjoy sweet corn all year long.

The choice depends on how you plan to use it later.

Both options work well and follow a similar method when preparing the corn for the freezer.

Two ears of corn with husk pulled back showing kernals on a wood cutting board

Lori Rice

The most important thing is to use the freshest corn possible!

or go straight to the freezer.

Can I Freeze Uncooked Corn or Do I Need to Blanch It?

Four whole corn cobs in a ziptop plastic bag

Lori Rice

From a quality perspective, though, its highly recommended.

This may be okay if you plan to puree it in something like a cream-based soup.

Thats whyblanching to help preserve the flavor and texture is an important step when freezing your corn.

Corn kernels in a ziptop plastic bag ready for freezing

Lori Rice

Can I Freeze Whole Cobs of Corn?

The only reason to freeze it on the cob is if you will eat it on the cob later.

Should I Wrap Corn in Plastic Wrap Before Freezing?

Corn cobs in a plastic bag on a wood cutting board

Lori Rice

you’re able to, but you dont have to.

If you are using high-quality freezer bags they should preserve your corn.

How Long Can I Keep Corn in the Freezer?

Corn kernels in a plastic bag on a grey countertop

Lori Rice

Commercial corn undergoes industrial processes to freeze it that we cant imitate at home.

If this is your first time freezing corn, be sure to check it along the way.

This helps you become familiar with how it tastes as it freezes for longer periods of time.

Does Frozen Corn Need to Be Thawed Before Using?

This makes it easy to add into a vegetable soup, corn chowder, or a burrito filling.