Whole Kernel Corn You will need: 3 to 6 lb corn in husks (about 10 to 19 ears) per quart jar Water Salt, optional Glass preserving jars with lids and bands
Directions: 1.) PREPARE pressure canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside. 2.) HUSK corn and remove silk. Wash corn cobs. Cut corn from cob. Measure corn. 3.) PACK corn into hot jars according to raw pack or hot pack recipe. Add 1 tsp salt to each quart jar, 1/2 tsp to each pint jar, if desired. 4.) REMOVE air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight. 5.) PROCESS filled jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure 55 minutes for pints and 1 hour and 25 minutes for quarts, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
Raw Pack 1.) PACK corn loosely into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. 2.) LADLE boiling water over corn leaving 1 inch headspace.
Hot Pack 1.) PLACE corn in a large saucepan. For each 4 cups corn, add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. 2.) PACK corn and liquid into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace.
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