Corn on the Cob

[hj1981]

Im cooking roast Beef for dinner tonight and we are also having corn on the cob with it - but whats the best way to cook the corn???

[hj1981]

and for how long do i cook it for etc....

[Rumpleteaser]

We just boil ours in water for 5 mins, just leaving it to sit in the hot water until I'm ready to serve, I find this keeps the corn really plump and juicy. I will serve DS first incase it needs to cool down more. DS just loves to eat is straight off the core. I like mine with a little bit of butter, DH adds salt..

[feeb]

Steam, boil or roast is how I cook corn cobs.

Hmm to be honest not sure of times as it depends if I chop cobs smaller, I just generally will pull a kernal off and taste.

When roasting I season with what ever I feel like first (salt, pepper, seasonal, oregano, chilli flakes, garlic salt etc etc)

I like to eat with some butter

[Party-of-five]

if they still have all the green around them i just whack 'em in the microwave for about 7-8minutes they kind of steam in their jackets then.
If not i just boil them until they turn a deeper yellow or about 10 minutes

[hj1981]

Thankyou everyone!!!!

Boiling them it is!

but for future reference feeb how do u roast them???

[feeb]

I just brush with small amount of olive oil then season and put in oven for about 1hr turning a few times to make sure all sides cook properly.

[aussienic]

I always buy fresh corn and steam it.. YUM.. I also don't cook it thoroughly It is still crunchy in other words. So juicy

[jackrose]

I read a good hint in Stephanie Alexander's Kitchen Companion (my go to book in the kitchen)

She suggests to boil it in half milk/water to get a creamier tastier corn - particularly if the corn is not 100% fresh (ie other than just out of the garden I guess).

[Rouge]

That's an awesome tip jackrose! I'm storing that one away - thank you!

My favourite way to have corn, is to boil early in the day and marinade in oil and herbs. Then right before you cook it salt & pepper it and then grill on the bbq. YUM YUM YUM!

[MistyFying]

Oooo I'm hungry for corn now

[shellbell3]

The best I've ever had is the microwave way. Leave it all wrapped up, cook 2 of them for 5 mins in micro then let sit for further 5 mins then unwrap.
Its seriously the best corn I've had!

[Winter]

The best I've ever had is the microwave way. Leave it all wrapped up, cook 2 of them for 5 mins in micro then let sit for further 5 mins then unwrap.
Its seriously the best corn I've had!

:yeahthat: I agree! Absolutely the easiest way to cook corn EVER!

[hj1981]

well my corn for some reason wasnt the best last night - i think maybe the corn cernals were too small so not plump and juicy???

I usually but the small corn on the cob from fruit and veg department that goes in microwave and that is yummy yummy yummy!

This was 1st time as a whole with green stuff on it!

Rouge - ur way sounds soo yummy! going to try that next time we have a bbq

jackrose - does that way make it tast like the creamed corn that u get from can? cause i dont think i like cream corn - but definatly up for giving that a go also!

WOW thanks girls for all the replies - we are going to be having corn for the next few nights now! LOL

[briggsy's girl]

we roast corn by seasoning with some season all (spicy), brushing with butter, wrapping in foil, and putting in the oven for maybe an hour. it's generally corn straight from the garden, nice and plump. it's delish! DD loves it!

[jackrose]

jackrose - does that way make it tast like the creamed corn that u get from can? cause i dont think i like cream corn - but definatly up for giving that a go also!

It doesn't make the corn taste like creamed corn, but from the mouth of Stephanie herself:

The milk is supposed to add a milky taste to the kernals, thereby approximating more closely the flavour of home-grown corn.

Oh and to be specific, she suggests bring the liquid to the boil then simmering for 10-15 min or until a kernel tests tender... Just picked corn should only need 5-10 min.

While I have the book open,

• BBQ corn (husk on) with garlic, butter, olive oil or just plain butter.
• Dusted with paprika for a warm spicy flavour.
• You can freeze corn if you grow it and have more than you can manage, husk, silk and all in freezer bags. (Better than cutting the kernels off and freezing seperately)
• Dry roast kernels in a single layer in a heavy based frypan then add to dishes like stirfry.

I love Stephanie for good, useable kitchen advice and ideas

[allycat06]

This is a little different but I usually just chuck it over a naked flame on the stove (you could only do this on a gas stove obviously)...gives it a nice bbq'ed flavour. Just keep turning in on the flame with tongs when it starts making a popping sound and goes a bit black around the top of the kernels. Then you can either slice all the kernels off or serve it on the cob with a little butter, salt and lemon juice. Great as a snack too, I used to eat it all the time as a kid.