Enjoy Corn on the Cob in Winter

Enjoy Corn on the Cob in Winter

Did you know you can enjoy corn on the cob, with the same yummy summer taste, during the winter months?

Cooking Your Frozen Corn on the Cob

If you haven't frozen any fresh corn on the cob yet, be sure to put up some this coming summer! Here's how to prepare it for freezer storage. Okay, now on with the cooking. Remove your frozen corn on the cob from the freezer. Rinse under cool water. Do not remove husks. There are a number of ways to cook the frozen corn which includes boiling, grilling, microwaving or steaming. The best way, which allows one to get the feeling of summer corn all over again is to simply boil it.

No need to thaw your corn. Place your corn in a pot of cold water, leaving approximately three inches above for the boiling process. Add one tablespoon of sugar, if desired. Let the corn come to a full boil for approximately 7-10 minutes. You will begin to smell the corn. Take off boil immediately. Let corn cool, then remove husks and silk. You may want to add your own flavorings such as butter, salt, chili powder, etc. and enjoy!

Corn on Cob Dont's

Do not be tempted to quickly submerge your scalding hot corn on the cob into a bowl of freezing water. Doing so can leave your corn tasting soggy. Overcooking corn can lead to tough kernels. As does adding salt during the boiling process.

Health Benefits of Eating Corn

• Corn contains beta-cryptoxathin which is healthy for lungs. And beta-cryptoxathin may also help prevent lung cancer.


• Consuming corn in moderation, regularly helps improve your cardiovascular health.


• Corn is rich in folate, which helps the body generate new cells. This is a very important process during pregnancy.


• Corn contains a high amount of fiber. It helps to keep cholesterol levels low and may even help reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Corn on the Cob Facts

According to Food Facts & Trivia there are 800 kernels in each ear of corn. These kernels come arranged in 16 rows. The rows are always an even number. This is because one cell always divides into two. And as this process continues, it always comes out to an even number. And surprisingly, there is one piece of silk per kernel to each corn on the cob.

Corn is one of the most important foods of the world. It comes in third only to be surpassed by wheat and rice.

How do you enjoy corn on the cob?

Plain, dripping butter or do you add spices?