Corn on the Cob
Jun 12, 2021 14:48:04 #
Jun 13, 2021 14:16:14 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
jerryc41 wrote:
Corn on the cob was on sale for five for $1.00, so... (show quote)
Always steam ours in a pot with a steam basket. Boiling corn ruins it.
Jun 13, 2021 16:07:19 #
paulrph1 wrote:
Always steam ours in a pot with a steam basket. Boiling corn ruins it.
Boiling corn makes it soggy. Dilutes the flavor.
But it’s still good without any cooking.
Jun 13, 2021 17:06:24 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
Boiling corn makes it soggy. Dilutes the flavor.
But it’s still good without any cooking.
But it’s still good without any cooking.
Not if you pick young kernels and boil for 2 minutes or less. Been doing it for many years. Sweet & popping is the result.
Jun 13, 2021 18:19:43 #
If you pick it too young you don't get the full sweetness. (Field observations).
Jun 13, 2021 20:33:05 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
If you pick it too young you don't get the full sweetness. (Field observations).
Not my experience. We eat lots of corn.
Mark
Jun 14, 2021 00:01:22 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
markngolf wrote:
Not if you pick young kernels and boil for 2 minutes or less. Been doing it for many years. Sweet & popping is the result.
Try steaming it you will like it guaranteed. A steamer basket is less then $10.
Jun 14, 2021 00:05:34 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
DirtFarmer wrote:
If you pick it too young you don't get the full sweetness. (Field observations).
You are correct but it cannot be picked to old either. Press the kernel with your fingernail and if the juices are clear they are OK but if the are milky the sugars have turned to starch. If the kernels are dark yellow they are too old also. That is the problem with old corn is the sugars have turned to starch, they still have good corn flavor but no sweetness.
Jun 14, 2021 09:40:29 #
paulrph1 wrote:
Try steaming it you will like it guaranteed. A steamer basket is less then $10.
I steamed it for years. Works fine. The most important function is picking the corn. In season in NJ, I only buy from a local farm. Fabulous, fresh, young corn.
Mark
Jun 14, 2021 13:26:03 #
markngolf wrote:
When you nuke it in the husk inside of a paper bag, it steams in its own moisture.I steamed it for years. Works fine. The most important function is picking the corn. In season in NJ, I only buy from a local farm. Fabulous, fresh, young corn.
Mark
Mark
Jun 14, 2021 13:27:54 #
BBurns wrote:
When you nuke it in the husk inside of a paper bag, it steams in its own moisture.
I just may give that a try this summer.
Thanks,
Mark
Jun 23, 2021 08:21:27 #
Aug 25, 2021 16:59:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Corn on the cob was on sale for five for $1.00, so... (show quote)
I remove the husk and silk and only microwave it for 45seconds and it is ready to eat.
Aug 28, 2021 15:29:44 #
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