ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I can get frozen corn for 99¢ a pound but with corn being so iffy right now, I was wanting to can a bunch. If I can, I plan on getting AT LEAST 20lbs of it specifically for canning. If so, can I just cover it with water & process it as my blue book says? Link to comment
Snowmom Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Kayla, I don't have the answer for you, but, do know that the frozen corn is better than the canned corn. I've always frozen any corn we had. Maybe someone else has the answer to your question. Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 I agree snowmom, which is why I'd love to do the frozen. While still somewhat processed, I'm sure it would taste better than green giant, LOL Link to comment
quiltys41 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Well, we had some frozen corn on the cob that we either had to cook up or throw out. I ended up letting it thaw and cutting it all off the cob and canning it up. Turned out just fine. Just follow the directions in the Blue Book and you shouldn't have a problem. Happy canning! Q Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 THNX Q!!! MUCH appreciated! Link to comment
Darlene Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Yes to what Quiltys said...there's no adverse health reason not to, as long as you process it along the usual and customary lines. Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Ta muchly, Darlene. I'll pick up 20 pounds this weekend. I think I'll get a few extras to make my "famous" Chicken/tater/corn soup! Link to comment
bluegrassmom Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 You going to share that recipe? It sounds good. So let me get this straight. My local store sells really, really big sacks of frozen corn for a resonable price. I've used it before and know it be good and taste fine. I can get those and can them up? I've never thought about that before. I would think that if they are going to be stored for a while they may even taste better having been canned than sitting in the freezer forever. We go through alot of green beans. I would love to be able to do that with those as well. Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 BGM, sounds to me like we can can anything frozen (veg-wise) as long as it's JUST the veg (no sauces or anything) and as long as we go by the book for fresh produce. I'll share the recipe, but keep in mind, it's only famous to my menfolk, LOL Link to comment
bluegrassmom Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hey, I've got menfolk too! And they are soooo much happier when fed.... Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Posted it in the recipe sub-forum! Link to comment
Andrea Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 You can also dehydrate it! (Takes less room to store!) Link to comment
bluegrassmom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm wondering if I would have a problem with it falling through the holes in my dehyrator trays? Also, do you just put the frozen corn on the trays and let it rip or do you have to thaw out and/or cook it a bit first? Link to comment
Andrea Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Quote: I'm wondering if I would have a problem with it falling through the holes in my dehyrator trays? Also, do you just put the frozen corn on the trays and let it rip or do you have to thaw out and/or cook it a bit first? Bluegrassmom, You would need to use the screen that you use for fruit roll-ups or devise your own out of parchment paper. Or, simply use the oven method along with a cookie sheet. The corn would definitely need to be thawed out before dehydrating. And personally, I would blanch it first. I blanch all of my vegetables that I didn't grow myself before dehydrating them. Just to kill whatever might be on them. Link to comment
bluegrassmom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 That's what I thought. Thanks! Link to comment
quiltys41 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Just glad to be able to help out...This thread made me hungry for some canned corn so fixed up a jar with dinner tonight. Yummy! Q Link to comment
HSmom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Most vegetables are blanched before freezing, too. If anyone has done this, I'm curious to know how the texture is of the canned (formerly frozen) corn. Is it mushy? Link to comment
bluegrassmom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I dehydrate alot of potatoes and I know how long to blanch them. How long would I blanch corn & green beans? I would think it would not be as long as potatoes. Link to comment
quiltys41 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Originally Posted By: bluegrassmom I dehydrate alot of potatoes and I know how long to blanch them. How long would I blanch corn & green beans? I would think it would not be as long as potatoes. I looked it up in my "Stocking Up III" book for dehydrating. It says 10 minutes for corn and 6 minutes for green beans. Q Link to comment
bluegrassmom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Stocking Up III? I've never heard of that book. Sounds like something that would be good to have. Thanks for the times! Link to comment
Violet Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 This is a nice booklet you can save or print out. Same one we sell here. http://info.ag.uidaho.edu/Resources/PDFs/PNW0397.pdf Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Violet! Link to comment
Violet Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 You are welcome. Well, today I read an article on food prices. Seems things may become harder as the days go by to make ends meet. So, I figure the more people who have these bits of information, the better. I don't want to sound "doom and gloom" at all. We all want to save money and also I want to have good, healthy food for my family. I think it is fun, too. I especially like homemade fruit roll ups. The dehydrator is a great way to save all sorts of things. Anyway, in case any of you want to read the article : http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/f...od-prices_N.htm Link to comment
MamaTiger Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I've done this many times...I haven't read all the replies, but what I do is this: I take the frozen corn and pour it into a colander that is sitting in a pot of almost boiling water. In a few minutes the corn is defrosted. Then I spoon the corn into the jars, add 1 t of salt per qt, and can as I would fresh cut corn. Link to comment
Centexan Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I just thought you might benefit from my "little brainstorm". A few years ago when I first started dehydrating food, I came up with the problem of the itty, bitty pieces falling through the cracks in the dehydrator trays. My solution was to go to Walmart fabric department and buy "net" material and cut to fit on the trays. Works just fine...when I am through, I just put all the net circles in a big bowl and wash them. I usually just stack them on the counter and wait for them to dry....they're ready for the next time. Link to comment
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