Did you know these leftovers can become corn cob stock?
Make the most with summers bounty and get another use from corn before composting the cobs.
You can use it right away or freeze and save a taste of summer for the cold winter ahead. Read along for an easy zero-waste summer recipe!
Corn Cob Stock Recipe
Ingredients:
- 5 -6 cobs of corn with the kernels removed
- 1 Onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 Garlic clove minced
- 8- 10 cups of water
Optional:
- Bay leaf
- Black peppercorn
- Additional scrap vegetables like parsley stems, celery stalks or carrot ends
Instructions For Making Corn Cob Stock
1. Gather up your leftover corn cobs. You can keep them in the freezer until you are ready to make corn stock. Make sure they are broken in half before freezing.
2. Add your corn cobs, onion, garlic and additional flavorings to a big stock pot.
3. Add the water and bring to a rolling boil.
4. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours.
5. Strain your stock and allow it to cool completely before storing. You can store in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze portions in an ice cube tray to add to dishes.
Uses For Corn Cob Stock
Corn cob stock is very versatile and can be added to many dishes.
- Use it as a base for homemade soup
- A flavorful thinning agent for thick sauces
- Use it as the stock base for risotto
- Cook rice, quinoa or other grains in it
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Did you know corn comes in a rainbow of colours?
If you’re looking to grow your own corn, check out West Coast Seeds.
Pictured here is Calico Corn – Grow your own popcorn! Tiny kernels dot these 15cm (6”), multi-coloured cobs in yellow, brown, white, purple, red, and blue. Use Calico Popcorn seeds for edible popping corn, or simply as ornaments to mark the harvest season in early fall.
If you prefer to leave it to the experts & enjoy ready-to-eat meals, check out our community member Richer Earth Vegan Eats!
RicherEarth Vegan Eats’ Summer Corn Soup is a celebration of in-season produce including organic seasonal greens, crunchy celery and fresh herbs. Enjoy fresh wholefood goodness in a tasty soup with bites of a crisp spray-pop of sweetness of corn.
Available late June through to mid October.
Size: 1L (serves 2 – 3 persons)
Heat Level: Make your selection above.
Buying & Storing: Keep Refrigerated
Gluten-Friendly!
Ingredients: Sweet Corn (Local, Non-GMO), Seasonal Greens, Yellow Lentils, Celery, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Green Banana, Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Organic Spices. May contain traces of tree nuts. Ingredients may vary depending on availability.
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