How do you prepare corn-on-the-cob? (genetically modified foods, dressing, boiling, buy)

[Lost Roses]

My Missouri farm girl mother-in-law taught me to bring a pot of water to boil, throw the corn in, add a dash of sugar, boil for 8 minutes after it returns to a boil. That's about 10 minutes total for mile high boiling.

[Osito]

I usually boil mine, but it is good grilled or barbecued as well.

[Cyborgt800]

I prepare the corn by explaining to it that it's purpose in life is to fill my belly! I tell it that it's secondary purpose is to be fresh and yummy! I then explain that I will now strip it naked and place it in boiling water for ten minutes then dry it off and slather it in real butter and salt. Then I'll eat it up!

It seems to calm it and prepare it for it's final destination!

[Cliffie]

I do it the old-fashioned way. Husk it, get off the silk and boil it 20 minutes.

[Dirt Grinder]

It seems I'm in the minority when it comes to "jackin' up" my corn-on-the-cob. Most of you seem to enjoy the intrinsic flavor of fresh corn and add very little in the way of additional seasoning. Nothing wrong with that .

[cindersslipper]

I chuck it in the microwave for 3 minutes silk and all.

Then peel it, it's perfectly cooked.

I like a little dab of butter and some fresh ground sea salt on mine. Mmmmmmm.

[Raena77]

Wet the corn with husk, microwave 3mins, then flip for two more, hulk slides off, butter, salt, pepper.

I like the corn on the cob the best though, husk and all with butter then foil, put on the grill.

Yummy.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

I was discussing this topic with some friends and I can't believe how many different ways folks cook this, seemingly simple, summer favorite. Remember, we're using fresh, milky corn that's still in the husk.

Here's how we cook it in our backyard...

Elote Loco

Pull back husk, remove silk, and slather the corn with mayo (I use MW ).
Replace the husk and grill 10-12 minutes (or until the corn has caramelized).
Peel back husk.
Sprinkle with a sharp dry cheese (parmesan, cotija).
Optionally, add dried hot pepper flakes, salt, lime juice.

Bay Corn

Pull back husk and remove silk.
Replace the husk and soak in water ten minutes.
Grill for 10-12 minutes (or until the corn has caramelized).
Peel back husk.
Slather with butter.
Sprinkle generously with Old Bay seasoning.

So... do you have any special recipes for corn-on-the-cob?

Both of those sound tasty!

I like it grilled with butter, sea salt and fresh herbs.


Or Grilled with butter, chilli powder, cumin, and garlic.

OR with melted butter mixed with a good Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
You don't need lots of mustard for this last one.

[Cleveland_Collector]

Straight on the grill, husk and all. Turn the ears 90 degrees as soon as the husks begins to char. As soon as you've turned them 3 times, take them off the grill and let them cool slightly. Pull back the husk (the silk will pull off very easily), top with your favorite condiments and enjoy. Most of the time, I just eat it plain because the carmelization from the grill imparts a flavor that needs no enhancement.

[freepelican]

I steam them a quick and dirty way... put a shallow layer of water in the bottom of a big pot, put the corn in, usually broken in half, and put the lid on and let it steam away. As soon as I see the corn turn bright yellow, I take them out and roll them in real butter (organic and from grass fed cows) and a little sea salt. One of the best parts of summer!

I refuse to buy GMO corn also. I buy only organic or I buy from a trusted source that is like-organic that does not use GMO seed. I think it makes a huge difference on taste.