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Freezing Vegetables - Corn on the Cob

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Preparation:
Husk corn , remove silk and wash ears. Sort sizes according to recommended blanching times (below).
Blanching Time:
Blanch in boiling water. Boil small ears (1 1/4 inches in diameter or less) for 7 minutes, medium ears (1 1/2 inch diameter) for 9, and large ears (more than 1 1/2 inches in diameter) for 11 minutes. Cool immediately and drain well.
Pack:
Spread ears out on a tray; freeze then pack in containers, vaccuum seal in bags, or wrap in moisture-proof material.

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