Anonymous
Post 07/15/2025 07:12     Subject: Re:Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
I love corn on the cob when it's perfect, but I agree that frozen corn is more reliably good. You just never know with corn on the cob.

I also agree with a PP about frozen peas! We get fresh peas in the pod from our CSA and none of us like them as well. They are often a bit grainy and it's for some reason really hard to cook them the right amount.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2025 02:02     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I love good fresh corn but it's way too hit or miss and it's a pita to boil it and then cut off the kernels. I'm convinced bags of frozen corn might be better and guests don't know the difference. Just dump however many bags of cooked frozen corn into a serving tray or big bowl with good butter, fresh pepper, good salt, chives or herbs... guests LOVE it.

I'm not saying all frozen veggies are good enough to dupe guests but I don't think anyone can tell with corn.


Frozen vegetables in general are fresher and healthier than "fresh" ones in the store, as they are frozen at the point of harvest and not decaying for days to weeks at fridge temps or higher.

However when it comes to corn on the cob, "fresh" is better, as once corn is frozen, it will be slightly more mushy and not as crisp and sweet.

Also, NEVER overcook the corn. Put in boiling water for 1-4 min max, depending on the type of corn. The longer it's cooked, the more starchy it gets and more chewy/soft, rather than crispy and sweet.

Really good quality sweet corn doesn't even require cooking, just a quick heating up for about 1 min in boiling water.


The best way to cook corn is to grill it on the cob, or cut it off the cob then saute in a skillet with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2025 01:24     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:Ew, no way!


I’m Midwest raised and I hate to admit it’s true. Sure, perfect fresh corn might be marginally better but too many uncontrollable variables and too much effort. Nobody can tell the difference once you dress it up with good Irish butter, salt, pepper and chives.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 23:13     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
You’re probably cooking your corn on the cob wrong.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 23:06     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Ew, no way!
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 22:59     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
I totally disagree, just bought fresh corn on the cob for my maque choux and the difference in taste is incredible compared to frozen corn which just isn't as sweet or natural tasting.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 21:34     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
It's hit or miss when you get it fresh. My problem is I buy it and dont make it right away, so I always keep frozen corn too.

Which makes me wonder, which other frozen veggies are good to keep on hand? I always have a bag of peas...
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 21:25     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:Fresh sweet corn on the cob beats anything.

But just your normal corn on the cob you pick up at the grocery? Meh.


This. Those of you who think frozen is best are buying your corn in the wrong places
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 20:51     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
TJ’s
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 20:50     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:What brand of frozen corn do people like? I have been using the 365 brand and it hasn't been as sweet lately.


Give my kids TH’s frozen roasted corn any day!!!
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 19:29     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't understand the hit or miss comments, do you mean the ears have gone bad?

I shuck it at the store so I know what I'm buying, and then we grill it. Never goes wrong.


Please don't shuck corn at the store unless you actually purchase it. It's so wasteful to partially shuck it and put it back.


I was gonna say the same. Most people know better. But I guess some selfish nitwits don't because I've seen signs telling people not to do this. Especially when it's dirt cheap like 6 or 8 for $2 or whatever, do you really have no shame?


The store has a big trash bin right there for the husks. Pretty sure they're fine with shucking.

Also, I'll buy partially shucked corn if it looks fine - are you really refusing to buy that? Weird. If it doesn't look fine (mushy/moldy) it should be tossed anyway.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 18:39     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:I love good fresh corn but it's way too hit or miss and it's a pita to boil it and then cut off the kernels. I'm convinced bags of frozen corn might be better and guests don't know the difference. Just dump however many bags of cooked frozen corn into a serving tray or big bowl with good butter, fresh pepper, good salt, chives or herbs... guests LOVE it.

I'm not saying all frozen veggies are good enough to dupe guests but I don't think anyone can tell with corn.


Frozen vegetables in general are fresher and healthier than "fresh" ones in the store, as they are frozen at the point of harvest and not decaying for days to weeks at fridge temps or higher.

However when it comes to corn on the cob, "fresh" is better, as once corn is frozen, it will be slightly more mushy and not as crisp and sweet.

Also, NEVER overcook the corn. Put in boiling water for 1-4 min max, depending on the type of corn. The longer it's cooked, the more starchy it gets and more chewy/soft, rather than crispy and sweet.

Really good quality sweet corn doesn't even require cooking, just a quick heating up for about 1 min in boiling water.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 18:19     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fresh corn isn't fresh from the field. Once it is picked, the sugars in the corn start turning to starch. The longer it takes to get to your table, the less sweet it will be. Your local farmer's market is about the best you can do unless you are growing corn in your backyard.

Flash frozen corn was probably frozen almost the same day it was picked.



How do the frozen bags have such perfect kernels? How do they get the kernels off the cob so perfectly? Wonder of the world!


There are videos on YouTube. The cobs are forced lengthwise through a small circular saw contraption thing with multiple blades that constantly adjust for the circumference of the cob. Pretty neat.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 16:40     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fresh corn isn't fresh from the field. Once it is picked, the sugars in the corn start turning to starch. The longer it takes to get to your table, the less sweet it will be. Your local farmer's market is about the best you can do unless you are growing corn in your backyard.

Flash frozen corn was probably frozen almost the same day it was picked.



How do the frozen bags have such perfect kernels? How do they get the kernels off the cob so perfectly? Wonder of the world!


No doubt they sort by size after shelling the corn.
Anonymous
Post 07/14/2025 15:41     Subject: Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob
Frozen peas are the same! Nice and fresh and sweet.