Corn Broth

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 8 ears corn
• 12 cups water

Recipe

• 1 rinse the corn, then remove the husks and silks, discarding any blackened spots of silk; cut into 2 or 3 inch pieces and place in stockpot with water.
• 2 cut corn from cob and reserve kernels for another use.
• 3 cut cob into 2 or 3 inch pieces and add to stockpot.
• 4 use a small knife or corn zipper to remove the kernels; reserve for another use (freezing them if necessary). cut the stripped cobs into 2- or 3-inch pieces and add them to the pot.
• 5 bring stockpot to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and cook undisturbed for about 1 hour or until very fragrant.
• 6 strain the broth and discard solids.
• 7 the broth can be used right away; or let it cool to room temperature, then portion and refrigerate or freeze for future use.