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Farm stand

Luvsmyfam — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:14:41 GMT

stopped at a local stand today.i bought sweet corn.it was mouth watering.he also had cantaloupe and watermelon.to pricey for me.6 and 7 dollars ?uh ill pass.does anyone have a recipie for corn on the cob on the grill?I used old fashion stove top,but makes the kitchen hot

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OneHappyHiker — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:25:03 GMT

We don’t usually grill corn but I also don’t know if you have ever tried microwaving it? Last summer I searched YouTube and found a great way, which now many friends use as well. I wasn’t sure if I could post a YouTube video here, so you can check it out if you would like.

-No need to soak or shuck the corn.

-Each ear takes between 2.5 - 3 minutes. We like 2.5 but many friends prefer 3 minutes per ear. You will need to find your perfect time.

-We microwave up to 4 ears, each come out perfectly.

Place 1-4 ears of unshucked corn on a microwave-safe plate in microwave.

Set timer for 2.5 - 3 minutes per ear.

We usually do 3 ears at 2.5 so 7.5 minutes total.

-Once cooked, grab an ear at the silk end using gloves/mitts because it will be hot.

-Place the ear on a cutting board and cut about an inch off of the bottom end making sure you cut a bit of the corn off so it slides out easily.

-Hold the silk end and kind of shake the cob out. Once the cob emerges, you can pull the bottom while squeezing the top.

-The cob comes out clean with no silk! Butter it up and enjoy!

We love this method for an easy, delicious way to enjoy corn on the cob with no fuss and no heating up the kitchen. Hope you try it if it at all interests you.

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mizree — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:32:26 GMT

@Luvsmyfam the best sweet corn i've made is "Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cobb" at Allrecipes. i use 1 tablespoon each sugar and lemon juice. I often just heat water in kettle. add boiling water to pot stir in sugar and lemon juice, then add corn. Cover and let set in heated water for 10 minutes. if any corn is left from this meal, each ear is buttered and wrapped in plastic wrap and used in taco wrap or salad at later meal. Love sweet corn. i realize this is not recipe you requested but thought it might save some heat in the kitchen..

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jannabelle1 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:40:28 GMT

I've also been using the microwave for my sweet corn, except I take the husks off prior to cooking. Rinse the husked corn under cold water, and wrap up in either waxed paper or a damp paper towel. Heat on high for about 3 minutes (depends on the size of the kernels).

The corn turns out great - very hot, yet doesn't heat up the kitchen like using a pot of boiling water.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:51:20 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
I've also been using the microwave for my sweet corn, except I take the husks off prior to cooking. Rinse the husked corn under cold water, and wrap up in either waxed paper or a damp paper towel. Heat on high for about 3 minutes (depends on the size of the kernels).

The corn turns out great - very hot, yet doesn't heat up the kitchen like using a pot of boiling water.

@jannabelle1 That's the way I do it. I do two ears at once for about a minute and a half to two. I was surprised how good it comes out.

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Terrywu — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:04:28 GMT

I also microwave sweet corn. I do cover it with dampened paper towel. Comes out great.

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:04:55 GMT

Omg this sounds perfect
I have a 1000 watt micro will 250 mins work ok with this wattage?sure hope so
Thank u for this info

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godi — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:05:41 GMT

I put the husked corn in the crock pot with butter. Yum and easy. I adore this time of year. The fruit and veggies are fabulous.

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:07:17 GMT

Thank u everyone for this great info.cant wait to get another batch of corn

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:13:44 GMT

I'm going to try this method for sure.thank u

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OneHappyHiker — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:36:51 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I can speak to this because I have tried so many microwave methods with different microwaves... trial and error. I always started with the lesser amount of cooking time, checked the ear, then added more time if needed. You can’t take back time if you start off with too much lol.

The only reason we started using the microwave no-shuck method was because it cooks up perfectly IN the husk with absolutely no prep time whatsoever. There is no need to shuck the corn, with all the silk getting everywhere either.

Try all these great methods to find the one that works perfectly for you. You can’t beat summer corn! Enjoy!

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RedTop — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:12:38 GMT

I'm a microwaver of corn too; 3 minutes is perfect.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:15:35 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
I've also been using the microwave for my sweet corn, except I take the husks off prior to cooking. Rinse the husked corn under cold water, and wrap up in either waxed paper or a damp paper towel. Heat on high for about 3 minutes (depends on the size of the kernels).

The corn turns out great - very hot, yet doesn't heat up the kitchen like using a pot of boiling water.

@jannabelle1 This is exactly how I do mine but I do throw a couple pats of butter in before I roll the ear of corn up in the wax paper.

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ECBG — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:07:28 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

We do grilled fresh corn.

I soak the corn, husks on, in water.

I like to pull maybe a 1 inch wide piece of husk off of the corn cob.

Grill over medium flame, 7-10 minutes, turn, grill side 2 7-10 minutes.

In the kitchen strip husk on with oven proof gloves, it's really hot!

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vabreeze — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:16:17 GMT

At this time of the year when super sweet corn is in season and bountiful, I like to eat it raw off the cob. Or cut the kernels off and use raw in a corn salad. I suggest trying to eat sweet corn uncooked as one of the ways to enjoy it.

I also think microwaving corn, UNhusked, is the easist method for ensuring cooked corn on the cob comes out juicy and tender.

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Luvsmyfam — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:15:03 GMT

looks yummy 😋

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FastDogWalker2 — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:07:37 GMT

I either use the microwave or the instant pot. Both do a great job of cooking the corn without the hassle of boiling water and creating lots of heat.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:11:30 GMT

Some farmers charge more than the grocery store. At one time, going to the farmer was bargains, bargains. Not any more. I love the bi-corn and fresh tomatoes -- that is my favorites followed by fresh red beets.

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gardenman — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:36:33 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
Some farmers charge more than the grocery store. At one time, going to the farmer was bargains, bargains. Not any more. I love the bi-corn and fresh tomatoes -- that is my favorites followed by fresh red beets.

And be forewarned, a lot of farm stands aren't selling their own crops, but things they bought at a local wholesaler. The farm stand two houses down from me does a lot of business, despite not actually growing anything themselves. The homeowner buys his stuff from a local produce wholesaler then sells it at his stand. He starts out with strawberries (and has no strawberry plants of his own.) Then he moves on to corn, tomatoes, melons, and he has no plants of his own. Then it's pumpkins in the fall and once again, he has no pumpkin plants. People think they're buying stuff "fresh from the farm." Uh, no. They could buy the same stuff from a local grocery store, often at a better price, but think they're buying it fresh from the farm.

Fifty years ago, most of the stuff you'd buy at farmstands would be grown by the people running the stand. At least locally, that's not the case these days. The local farm stands just buy stuff at wholesale and then sell it at their stands. They make a nice profit and people think they're buying pure, fresh, locally grown stuff. Nope. It's the same stuff they'd get at a grocery store in most cases.

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sometimesQVCaddict — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:32:20 GMT

If you know the source, ABSOLUTELY fresh from the farm is best! If you're not sure, just ask!? And obviously if you see a huge (or evidence of a garden) farm where the stand is-even better!! I have a few places I go where I know the produce is literally grown right there! Some are cheaper than others, but I don't mind paying for quality & taste!