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🌽 Sweet Corn — Second Ear Test

You already know the rule: If the second ear is ready, the whole patch is ready.   That’s the Minnesota truth. And you said it yourself — “you got to have sweet corn ready.”

👍 What to do today

• Pick the ears that feel full and firm

• Peel one back — kernels should be milky, not clear

• If it passes the squeeze test, start blanching and freezing today

• You don’t need butter when it’s perfect — and yours is perfect

🫘 Green Beans & Pickles

You’re stacked:

• Second batch frozen

• Some canned

• More pickles made

That’s a solid pantry build heading into fall.

🌽 FREEZE CORN — FULL PROCESS (START OVER CLEAN)

1

Pick & Prep the Ears

Start Here

Choose fully filled, milky kernels for best freezing quality.

• Pick ears with full, firm kernels

• Peel husks and remove silk

• Rinse quickly under cold water

• Blanch the Corn

  Critical Step

  Blanching stops enzymes so the corn freezes sweet and fresh.

  Blanch 4 minutes → Ice bath 4 minutes

  • Bring a large pot to a hard boil

  • Drop in 10–12 ears at a time

  • Blanch 4 minutes exactly

  • Move immediately to ice water for 4 minutes

  • Cut Kernels Off the Cob

    Cutting while warm makes kernels release cleanly.

    • Stand cob upright

    • Slice downward with a sharp knife

    • Collect kernels in a large bowl

    • Stir to release steam and cool

    • easure Into Bags

      Recommended

      Consistent portions make winter cooking easier.

      
      

      • Choose bag size: 1½ cups, 2 cups, 3 cups

      • Fill freezer bags and press out air

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