Farm stand - Page 2

OneHappyHiker · ‎01-04-2011

@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!

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

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

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

@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 · ‎01-08-2011

@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 · ‎03-09-2010

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.

Luvsmyfam · ‎11-26-2019

looks yummy 😋

FastDogWalker2 · ‎03-10-2010

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.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

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 · ‎03-09-2010

@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 · ‎03-09-2010

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!