Dehydrating Corn

We had so much sweet corn this year I decided to make my own dried sweet corn out of some of it. I found that just like most things…dehydrating corn is easy…especially since we were on a roll and already had had corn prepped for freezing, canning, pickling, and sweets.

This Page Includes:

• How to Dehydrate Corn: Extended, Step-By-Step Directions
• Recipe Card
• {Video} Stripping Corn Off the Cob
• {FAQ} How Long Does Dehydrated Corn Last?
• {FAQ} Can You Dehydrate Corn Too Much?
• {FAQ} How Do You Cook/Use Dehydrated Corn?
• {FAQ} What Does Dehydrated Corn Taste Like?

How to Dehydrate Corn: Extended, Step-By-Step Directions

First thing to do is blanch your corn for 3-5 minutes. We used our volcano grill out in the car port for this step.

Then you will need to cut the corn off the cob. An easy way to do this is to hold the cob on end and slice down each side cutting the kernels off. Don’t cut too deep or you’ll get tough bits of cob.

Spread it out on a dehydrator tray. Make a single layer, breaking up any large pieces where the kernels stuck together.

Dry at 120 degrees until crispy. This can take anywhere from 12 up to 14 hours. Remove your corn from the trays and store in an airtight container…of course, I use canning jars.

Yep, I’m thinking I’ll be dehydrating corn…at least some of it each year.

Recipe Card

Dehydrating Corn

Sharon Peterson

Dehydrating Corn

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• Sweet corn
• Water

Equipment

• Dehydrator
• Large pot and basket or blancher
• Sharp knife or corn stripper
• Airtight container

Instructions

 

• Blanch corn for 3-5 minutes.
• Cut corn off of the cob.
• Spread kernels in a single layer on a dehydrator tray, breaking up any large pieces.
• Dry at 120 degrees F until crispy (12-14 hours).
• Store in an airtight container.

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Last Updated: 6/9/2021

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Dehydrating Corn Tips & FAQs

Stripping Corn Off the Cob

How Long Does Dehydrated Corn Last?

Corn can be saved for about 5 or 6 years. This will depend a lot on how it is stored. What are the conditions, is the package air tight? Keeping as much air out of your package is important and don’t store your corn where it is hot or in direct sunlight.

Can You Dehydrate Corn Too Much?

No, I don’t think you can dehydrate corn too much. The dryer the better. It needs to be crispy not chewy. You could possibly over cook the corn as you dry it. Keep the dehydrator on the correct temperature and have patience. You don’t want to cook the corn, you just want to dry it.

How Do You Cook/Use Dehydrated Corn?

Dehydrated corn can be rehydrated and just eaten as is.

To rehydrate your corn you can simply soak it in hot water for 30 minutes to an hour. If you think of it ahead of time you can also just add cold water and soak the corn in the refrigerator overnight. The hot water will rehydrate faster than cold.

My favorite way to rehydrate corn is to add it to soups and allow it to rehydrate right in the recipe. I do this with carrots as well.

What Does Dehydrated Corn Taste Like?

The texture of the rehydrated corn will not be QUITE like fresh. But the flavor is the same. You know how fresh corn will pop in your mouth? a bit of crunch. Rehydrated will be just a bit chewier. Not bad… just different.

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Page last updated: 6/9/2021