The Best Corn Recipe with Canned Corn • Longbourn Farm (2024)

FAQs

What can I add to canned corn to make it better? ›

A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor. If you have the option, I'd recommend frozen corn over canned. You can add butter and cream to make it taste better. Also a pinch of pepper.

To cook, do not drain the liquid from the can or add water to the saucepan. Simply use a can opener to open the can, pour it into a saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until warmed through. Stir occasionally to prevent the corn from sticking to the pan. Season to taste.

Strain half of the liquid from the can of corn. Pour the corn with the remaining liquid into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. If using dried parsley, also add this here.

However, it is a good idea to rinse canned vegetables with water before eating them to remove any excess salt or other additives that may have been used during the canning process. Rinsing canned vegetables can also help to remove any debris that may be on the surface of the vegetables.

You can add various ingredients to enhance the flavor of canned cream corn. Some popular additions include chopped onions, garlic, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. Experiment and find what combinations you enjoy the most!

"The canning liquid is made of salt and preservatives. Introducing those ingredients—particularly in unknown amounts—to your recipe will throw off all your other seasonings and could very easily water your recipe down."

Canned corn is fully cooked, so it is safe to eat without further cooking. Canned vegetables are great to keep on hand. Look for “low sodium” or “no salt added” on the label, or rinse canned vegetables to reduce their sodium (salt) content.

The corn cooked in plain water was virtually tasteless, as was the sample pulled from the water-milk bath. So although adding milk proved unnecessary, a little sugar did the trick—4 teaspoons per gallon of plain water brought out the bright flavor of the kernels.

Corn may turn brown during processing because the very high temperature in the pressure canner may cause the sugar in the corn to caramelize.

Baby corn (also known as young corn, cornlettes or baby sweetcorn) is a cereal grain taken from corn (maize) harvested early while the stalks are still small and immature. It typically is eaten whole—including the cob, which is otherwise too tough for human consumption in mature corn—in raw, pickled, and cooked forms.

What seasoning goes well with corn? ›

When Is Corn In Season? In most of the United States, peak corn season is from May to September.

Is Corn Good for Dogs? Raw corn and cooked corn are safe for dogs to eat, in small portions, in moderation, and always off the cob. Frozen corn can be a fun, crunchy food topper for dogs—just make sure to watch them as they eat it to ensure they don't choke.

Low-acid canned goods, such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes and spinach) can be stored three to four days. Although it's safe to store the food in the can, it will retain better flavor if transferred to a glass or plastic storage container.

High Fiber

Corn has plenty of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. The soluble fiber in corn breaks down and forms a gel in the intestines and can play a role in controlling cholesterol. Soluble corn fiber is used in the manufacture of processed foods. The covering of each delicious kernel of corn is insoluble.