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Corn on the Cob

hovis — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:25:48 GMT

How do you prepare yours? Thanks.

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dex — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:47:32 GMT

I soak it with the husk on but silk removed in salted water for an hour then bbq turning often for fifteen to twenty minutes.

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rolen — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:53:34 GMT

I use the microwave. I put two ears in just like they come from the store/market - with husks on. No soaking, wrapping or preparation needed. Cook on high for 7 mintues. For 4 ears, I go a minute longer. When they come out, the husks and silks come off very easily. An extremely simple and quick way to have great corn.

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StylishLady — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:37:31 GMT

Used to always use the boiling water method. Tried the microwave a couple weeks ago and it turned out just as good w/o taking so much time.

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beach-mom — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:42:17 GMT

I like mine husked so I can see if there are any worms or other problems!

I put the ears in boiling water for about 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit about 15 minutes. It comes out perfectly every time.

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Peaches McPhee — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:43:35 GMT

Remove all "greenery" and silk, and boil it. Melted butter and salt. I've eaten corn that way since i was a kid in the 60s. Fabulous. Has to be local corn (upstate NY) to be best, though.

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gardensla — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:56:37 GMT

Peel it, take off the silk, add to boiling water into which I add a heaping helping of sugar, turn off water and let cook for about 15 minutes. Add butter and salt. So good!

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shaggygirl — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:59:18 GMT

Clean husk & silk off, place in large ziploc bag, add 1 Tablespoon water for each ear, leave bag open just enough to allow steam to escape, microwave on high 3 minutes per ear.

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3suwm5 — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:10:11 GMT

I clean them, wash them and wrap singly in foil. Throw on the grill for 10 - 12 minutes. Open, smear butter, salt & pepper ----- enjoy!!! This is another item I would smear on a bumper and eat lol.

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BornToShop — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:55:12 GMT

I get a big pot of boiling water going; but first add a couple TBLS of sugar, a teaspoon or so of salt. Turn off the burner, put up to 4 ears of corn in the pot & finally squeeze the lemon in the water. Take off the burner & let them steep for 20 minutes...enjoy!

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StylishLady — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:01:42 GMT

Loved the local CNY corn for sure. Down here, the local FL and GA corn is good.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:09:41 GMT

remove husks and silk

place in water that has both sugar and salt

bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for about 8-10 minutes

while simmering, add some half n half or cream

serve with good sea salt and lots of irish butter.

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sweetee2 — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:37:53 GMT

We have a nabor that grows acres of salt and pepper corn then sells it at his fruit stand. He sells it by the dozen, so I just have to cook all 12 at once boiling on the stove, but I 'my going to try some of your ideas.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:46:44 GMT

Wow, I never heard of doing corn on the cob in the microwave. Will definitely try it.

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Toppers — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:52:56 GMT

@StylishLady wrote:
Used to always use the boiling water method. Tried the microwave a couple weeks ago and it turned out just as good w/o taking so much time.

When I learned how to cook it in the microwave, this was how I started to make it afterwards. It tastes so good this way, as it cooks in the husk.

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IamMrsG — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 03:26:06 GMT

Corn on the cob in the microwave is the only way I've cooked corn since I learned this method. It works!

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 03:31:17 GMT

Fresh Jersey corn. 4 minutes in boiling water. Needs no salt or butter.

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Libbylady — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 03:48:27 GMT

We clean each ear, remove all silks, and trim the pointy end so it's flat.

We wrap each ear in foil after putting a small butter pat and some salt-free seasoning into the foil package with the corn ear.

We keep them in the refrigerator until needed and them put the foil wrapped cobs in the oven for about 45 min at 350 or at whatever temp the rest of the meal is cooking

If we are cooking on the grill we do the corn there ahead of the meat.

The corn comes out baked in the butter & spice and gets "toasted". I find the corn lasts a good 10 days in the fridge, of course, it's best when eaten right away.

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Chicagoan — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:10:20 GMT

Clean them and pressure cook with 2 cups of water a little sugar and place corn on a rack and cook 5 minutes.... delicious! Tomatoes, Corn and Watermelon screams summer for me! However, I just can't find a super sweet watermelon these days.

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RedTop — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:54:21 GMT

I like my corn cooked 2-4 minutes tops, regardless of whether I steam or boil. More than 5 minutes is seriously over cooked for my taste. I think corn on the cob is the most over-cooked vegetable, along with broccoli.