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sweetcorn/ storing it

granmagranma Posts: 1,931
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I am thinking of picking all my sweet corn cobs as it is all ready at once.has anyone stored it at all and if so how?

Last year I lost quite a lot as it went passed  its bests it was picked as we used it,

The supermarkets sweet corn is obviously picked a while before and it doesn't go too starchy and is still enjoyable.

I tried freezing whole cobs even after blanching was soggy .

I wondered if it would keep in the fridge ?

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  • treehugger80treehugger80 Posts: 1,923

    it'll keep in the fridge for a week or so, but it'll start loosing its sweetness.

    I freeze them, drop it into boiling water for four minutes then out of the boiling water and into iced water, once cool I remove the kernals off the corn (sometimes the fall off in your hand, sometimes I have to cut them off with a sharp knife) I dry them with kitchen roll and then freeze in freezer bags, they have never been soggy with me.

    alternatively leave the cob on the plant until the plant is brown then dry the cobs, knock the kernel's off and you have ready to make popcorn! image or you can freeze without blanching, but i'll only last maybe three months in the freezer and then it'll start tasting funny image

  • MelspadMelspad Posts: 73

    Firstly have you tried picking and eating straight from the plant - absolutely delicious.  However I just put a tablespoon or so of water on a plate, but 'peeled' sweetcorn cob on the plate and nuke for 1 1/2 minutes on full power, turn over and repeat.  They are then ready for the kernels to be cut off and frozen.  Never fails.  Good luck.  I ate all mine some time ago as ready really early this year.  Wished I had done successive sowings so I still had some to eat - lucky you. image

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    Supermarket cobs are usually vacuum-packed. Sweetcorn kernels, just like peas convert from sugar to starch the moment you pick them. That's why growers are encouraged to put the water on to boil before they go to pick the cobs, and then run back with them to the kitchen.



    They certainly won't keep in good condition in the fridge for even a day.



    Before microwaving sweetcorn for eating I usually peel back, but not remove the leaves, remove the silk and innermost leaves and re-wrap with one layer of leaves. Then microwave singly or up to three at a time. Slather with butter and salt well.
  • Man of KentMan of Kent Posts: 56

    When we get a glut we always blanche for about 4 mins in boiling water. Then let them cool. Then wrap individually in cheap tin foil and freeze. Cook as normal on taking out of freezer. Never had a problem and they've always kept their taste.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,134

    Don't try to keep them - they just don't taste the same- if you can't pick and eat the same day then freeze them image


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  • Forester2Forester2 Posts: 1,477

    I have been growing and freezing sweet corn for years and when they are ready to pick I freeze as soon as possible.  I take off the outer leaves and tassels and pack singly in plastic bags, seal and freeze straight away with no blanching.  To cook get a pan of water boiling and then put the cob in still frozen and cook for 10 minutes.  To tell if a cob is ready for picking stick a finger nail into a nib and if the liquid comes out milky it is ready to pick, if the liquid is clear leave for a day or two and test again.  

  • jengfarmerjengfarmer Posts: 4
    Welshonion said:
    Supermarket cobs are usually vacuum-packed. Sweetcorn kernels, just like peas convert from sugar to starch the moment you pick them. That's why growers are encouraged to put the water on to boil before they go to pick the cobs, and then run back with them to the kitchen.

    They certainly won't keep in good condition in the fridge for even a day.
    Last part is simply not true. I am growing both Conqueror and Incredible varieties and both are delicious after being kept in fridge for days after picking!!! I ate conqueror last night after shucking and storing 2 days earlier and was best corn I have EVER eaten. Will try it on picking day today but can’t imagine how it could be nicer!!!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's a six year old thread.....
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,724
    Reality is such a shit show @Fairygirl we're retreating to the recent past for comfort 😂
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Apart from Dove, none of the posters have posted on the forum in years either @amancalledgeorge ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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