How to can corn meal?

Nixtles, the brand of corn meal that I use, has a handy canning guide for how to can corn meal. For each canning method, they describe the length of time it takes to process the meal and the number of servings per can. For water bath canning, they recommend sealing the corn meal in an airtight jar, then boiling the contents for 15 minutes. Once the boiling process is finished, turn off the heat and allow the jar to sit for five minutes before removing

How to can corn meal without a canner?

If you’ve never canned corn before, you may be wondering if you can can it at all. There is one option available to home cooks who want to preserve some ears of corn in their own kitchen: freeze it! Most varieties of fresh corn kernels can be frozen in their husks, and the result is tender, sweet corn in the dead of winter. To do it, husk the ears of corn and remove the silks. Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off of the

How to can corn, can corn meal?

You can place raw, shelled corn kernels in a canning jar, add a small amount of water, cover the jar with its lid, and process the corn in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes. After your corn has cooled, scrape the kernels off the cobs and enjoy.

How to can corn meal without a pressure canner?

If you do not have a pressure canner, you can use a traditional canning pot. You will need to process the corn in a pot of boiling water for 15 minutes. Then, drain the water and add the corn meal. Keep adding boiling water, being careful not to stir the mixture so it doesn’t clog, and process for another 15 minutes. Once the corn meal is tender, drain it and let it cool before using.

How to can corn meal without a pressure cooker?

For many people, pressure cookers are the go-to method for preserving fresh corn. But they are not necessary, and in fact, they may have a negative effect on the quality of the resulting corn meal. The kernels of corn do not expand when pressure is applied, so the resulting meal is not as tender as it would be without the pressure cooker. Furthermore, the pressure cooker could cause the natural sugars in the corn to turn to starches. Both of these issues can make the meal g