Here’s how to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.
Eating fresh sweet corn is one of the many joys of summertime in the South.
That way you’re able to enjoy the taste of summer even during the winter months.
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Look for cobs with bright green husks that are tight to the ear and not dried out.
A good sign that the corn is fresh is if the silk at the top is moist.
(Blanching also is used to loosen thepeel of tomatoesand peaches for easy removal.)
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Here’s how to blanch your corn and prepare it for the freezer.
There is still delicious flavor to be found, even once the corn kernels are gone.
Make a pot of corn broth and use it in place of chicken or vegetable stock.
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Add shucked ears to appropriately sized freezer bags, remove air, label, and freeze.
Even frozen fresh ears taste better than store-bought frozen ears.
Just skip blanching your corn before you cut it off the cob.
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