Making and Canning Whole Kernel Corn
Corn is easy to can using this recipe and procedure.
Whole Sweet Corn in Husks

weights are always approximated..
 Pint

2.25 lbs
 Quart

4.5 lbs
Boiling Water
 as needed
 as needed
Canning Salt
 1/2 teaspoon
 1 teaspoon
Pressure Canner Processing
 55 minutes
 85 minutes
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© 2004 David G. Blackburn
  1. Calculate total ingredients desired using our conversion chart.
  2. Only use perfect corn.
  3. Husk, remove silk and wash corn.
  4. Blanch for 3 minutes, reserving cooking water for canning.
  5. Cut corn from cob, getting only about 3/4 of the kernel.
  6. Canning using raw or hot pack method with 1” of headspace. Do not press down.
  7. Pour salt over corn.
  8. Pour hot water over corn, maintaining 1" headspace.
  9. Processing with a Pressure Canner 55 minutes for pints, or 85 minutes for quarts, at
    11 pounds, or 10 pounds for a weighted gauge.
  10. For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time Adjustments.
  11. After processing, remove from boiling water and place the jars on a towel, separated
    by 1” to cool naturally.
  12. Labeling and Storing
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