Corn

What would the end of summer be without delicious sweet corn? Corn "roasts" are part of our summer traditions, where we peel the husks before boiling the corn, and everyone enjoys it with butter and salt—delicious! There are other ways to cook it worth trying, such as grilling it still in its husks directly on the BBQ or over a campfire. You can also vary the toppings and try the Mexican "elote" style with sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, cotija cheese, and cilantro. After the corn roast, here are some ways to preserve the leftovers.

Store it as soon as you buy it!

Keep corn in its husks in the fridge for 2-3 days. Once cooked, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Enjoy It All Year Long With Theses Preservation Techniques:

Freezing

Blanch the corn, or cook it completely. Remove the kernels from the cob and place them in an airtight bag. Keeps for up to a year.

Dehydration

Although it's not common to dehydrate corn, it can be done to rehydrate in soups or chili, for example. It's recommended to dehydrate it once cooked and removed from the cob. Set the dehydrator temperature to 135°F and start with 4-5 hours of drying, continuing as needed. Store in an airtight container for up to a year.

Danning

Since corn is a basic food with a pH around 6, safe canning requires a pressure canner. We invite you to follow Bernardin's official recipe: Bernardin Corn Recipe. You can also can it using a pasteurization process without a pressure canner if it is cooked in a salsa, for example: Bernardin Tomato and Corn Salsa.

Lacto-fermentation

Lacto-fermentation is an excellent way to rediscover this grain. Cut the cooked corn cobs into pieces and place them in a glass jar. Cover the pieces with a 2% brine (the amount of salt should equal 2% of the weight of the corn pieces). Close the jar halfway to let the CO2 escape and let ferment at room temperature for 4 to 12 days, to taste. Refrigerate to slow fermentation.

Stock up from mid-July to early October!

Check out our Seasonal Calendar of Fruits end Vegetables for more info.