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Corn on the cob-how do you store it?

KathyPet — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:09:57 GMT

Since it is that time of the year what are your techniques for keeping your corn on the cob fresh? I just read that you should keep it in the husks until ready to cook. I also,read a technique that involves husking it and submerging it in a gallon of cold water that you have added 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of BLEACH too. Let it sit in the water for 15 minutes and then store in plastic bags tightly sealed. Any other ways???

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Moonlady — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:16:39 GMT

LOL, we never do get to store corn on the cob. I buy just enough at the store, shuck it there, and never have any left over!

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KathyPet — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 17:19:51 GMT

The farm market I love is 30 minute drive each way. Don't want to do that too often so,I try to get at least 6 ears. it's just DH and I.

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GCR18 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:12:06 GMT

I try to only buy what I'll use in a day or two. I've always kept it in the husks.

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ahoymate — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:19:03 GMT

Best to keep corn in the husks until ready to cook.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:31:56 GMT

Keep it in the husks until you're ready to use it. Buy only enough for what you'll use within a few days.

BTW...did you see the video where you can microwave the ear of corn with the husks on, cut the bottom after it's cooked, grab the top and the silks and everything come off. Your corn is cooked and clean as a whistle!

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sidsmom — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 19:12:16 GMT

Bleach? Whaaaa? What's the purpose of having bleach in direct contact w/ our food?

As for 'how to store'? Ah...in my belly! Just buy what you need.

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Lotus — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 19:15:28 GMT

I kept it on the bottom shelf in my fridge for about 6 days and it was still good.....w/o the husk.

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JustJules — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 20:56:14 GMT

I love fresh sweet corn, one of the perks of summer! I only buy enough that I know I will use up within the week. Whether I purchase it from the grocery store or the farmer's market I always husk it there because you never can tell, it just might be a bad ear of corn no matter how great it looks on the outside. When I get home I only wash what I am going to use for dinner and keep the rest in the crisper unwashed. Never had a problem with it going bad.

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Danky — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 21:01:35 GMT

I wouldn't store it either unless it was to freeze. I leave it in the husks and bake it in the oven for a little while....very, very good and then if you have leftover you can keep it for a day or two.

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terrier3 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 22:45:40 GMT

I cook it the day I buy it.

I read that the longer it is stored, the more the sweetness turns to starch.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 03:10:25 GMT

i keep the husks on and keep them in a bag in the refrigerator.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 03:42:28 GMT

On 7/26/2014 Moonlady said:
LOL, we never do get to store corn on the cob. I buy just enough at the store, shuck it there, and never have any left over!

Leave it in the husk and look up the latest microwave video on Youtube, it makes perfect corn every time

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nunya — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 04:01:18 GMT

On 7/26/2014 terrier3 said:
I cook it the day I buy it.

I read that the longer it is stored, the more the sweetness turns to starch.

yes.

I only buy a 1/2 dozen at a time and cook it the same day.

I just bought some Thursday off my Amish friend, it was picked that morning. It was the little crisp kernels....yum!

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Sister Golden Hair — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 04:45:08 GMT

I always take the husks off in case there are worms. Then I store in a large Lock-n-Lock.

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shoekitty — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 06:43:16 GMT

Corn looses vitamins as soon as it is picked. But I don't think most eat corn for health, they eat it because it is good.

We only buy organic corn as most corn is GMO's and has high levels of pesticides. But that is just our take on it,

Then we husk it, wash it and eat it raw. We only buy white corn.

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bonnielu — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 14:40:35 GMT

We have local markets -- local farmers, available freshly picked everyday. I only buy half a dozen and eat within two days. I store in husks. To have really good tasting corn it cannot be stored for long. It gets a bit dry and a bit hard.