A beginner’s guide on How to Cook Frozen Corn!

When it pertains to side dishes, corn is unbeatable. But if you can’t get fresh corn, try your hands on Frozen corn. Read on to discover how to cook frozen corn to make it taste yummy.

Frozen Corn Cooking Directions.

Boiling.

• Fill at least half of a saucepan halfway with water. You’ll need a lot of water to make sure the corn is completely immersed.
• Heat the pan over high heat until it begins to boil, then lower to low heat until the water begins to simmer.
• Make careful to season your water with salt, particularly if this is the only way you’ll be cooking the corn.
• Put the corn in the saucepan after the water is simmering. Stir the corn with a wooden spoon to ensure it does not cling together and cooks evenly.
• After 2 to 4 minutes, remove a kernel or two from the water with a spoon to ensure that the corn is tender.
• Place a strainer over your sink or hold it there. Pour the contents of the saucepan through the strainer, allowing the boiling water to drain but the cooked corn to remain in the sieve. Season to taste after straining.

Steaming.

• To avoid overheating or ruining your pan, you’ll have at least 1 inch of water at the bottom of the steamer. However, you must ensure that the water level is sufficiently low enough so that no liquid, just steam, cooks the corn. Heat the steamer over high heat until it begins to boil, then lower it to a simmer.
• Before inserting the sieve into the steamer, place the frozen corn in a steaming basket or sieve. Season with anything you choose, whether it’s fresh herbs, spices, or just salt and pepper. To avoid clumping, run the frozen corn through warm water while still in the bag.
• Place the colander or steaming basket in the steamer, cover it with the lid, and steam the corn for 3-5 minutes, or until it is soft. After the initial cooking time, check the corn to ensure that it is thoroughly cooked. Before steaming your corn, make sure your steamer has at least 1 inch of water remaining in it.

Steaming in a Microwave.

• Fill a microwave-safe jar or bowl halfway with corn. Before putting your corn in the microwave, season it to your liking. At the very least, use salt and pepper.
• Microwaves vary in intensity and consistency; some quickly heat goods while others take considerably longer. Rather than attempting to microwave the frozen corn at once, microwave it for a couple of shorter intervals, stirring in between. On a high setting, the microwave duration for corn should be approximately 2-3 minutes.
• Continue cooking and mixing the frozen corn until it reaches the temperature you wish. Take from the microwave once fully heated and serve!

Sauteeing.

• Warm the cooking grease in a pan over medium-high heat before adding the corn to the skillet. The heated fat will ensure that the corn cooks rather than absorb the fat.
• Once the fat is heated, add the corn and mix with a wooden spoon. This technique of cooking frozen corn will need continuous stirring to avoid scorching the corn.
• Stir the corn in the skillet until soft or the appropriate color is obtained. Frozen corn should become soft in a skillet in a few minutes; but, if you want to brown, or caramelize, the corn, you may have to continue cooking it for another 10-12 minutes.
• On a plate or chopping board, place a paper towel. Put the cooked corn onto a paper towel to absorb any remaining butter or oil. It should just take 1-2 minutes to drain the corn.
• This is an excellent time to season with salt and pepper. Corn sautéed in butter may be eaten as is or used to make succotash and a number of other recipes.

Roasting in the Oven.

• Preheating your oven ensures that it maintains a constant temperature and evenly cooks the frozen corn. Usually, ovens will take 30-45 minutes to heat up adequately.
• Season the frozen corn and spread it out on an ovenproof dish. Season the corn with spices and herbs if desired. You may be required to break up frozen corn lumps. Simply wrap a tea towel around the lumps and push them down with a small skillet or plate.
• Put the pan in the oven once the oven has been preheated and the corn has been seasoned. Roast times can differ depending on how cooked you want the corn. The corn ought to be tender after 5 minutes, but you might need to cook it longer if you desire to see the color.
• When the corn is done, take it out of the oven and set it aside to cool somewhat. Season the corn with any more spices and set aside for 2-3 minutes to cool. After the corn has cooled, arrange it in a dish or on a platter to serve.

Some Tips for Frozen Corn to make it more delicious.

• NEVER BOIL FROZEN CORN! Simply do not do it. I know it says on the packaging, but it paralyzes all the taste out of the corn.
• Make use of a skillet. Frozen corn may be kept crisp, vibrant, and tasty by stir-frying or sautéing it.
• Add a pinch of sugar. It’s OK; it won’t taste strange and will bring out the natural sweetness.
• Don’t season until you’re ready to serve. If you salt the corn too soon, it will dry and lose its sweetness. Wait until it’s done before seasoning it to taste.

FAQ- How To Cook Frozen Corn