what's the best way to cook corn on the cob?

Answer 1

I think it's time to pull out the deep-fryer!

Answer 2

Milk Boiled Sweet Corn on the Cob!
This is the only way I make corn on the cob! You will never boil corn in just water again, once you try this! This method produces a very tender and sweet corn on the cob, I promise!
6-8 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 1/4 cups milk
3 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
3-4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter (you can use up to 1/2 cup butter)

1. Fill a large stock pot (about an 8-quart) half full with water.
2. Add in the milk, salt, sugar and butter.
3. Bring to a boil, then add in the corn cobs.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer, and allow corn to cook for 8-12 minutes, or until tender, depending on size of corn (try not to over cook the corn as it will become tough!).

Answer 3

I'm seeing a lot of "boiled" here... Fresh corn should definitely not be boiled if you want it to be tender.

You can mix half milk, half water, a little salt. Bring to a boil, drop in your fresh ears, turn off the heat, put on a lid and let it sit for about 3 minutes.

The corn will be tender and crunchy and goooood.

If you put it on the grill, make sure you have soaked the husks in water for hours and tie them up firmly around the cob. Don't over grill, or you'll have tough corn.

Answer 4

Over cooking corn makes many varieties mushy or starchy. As a Midwest corn grower eater I have learned to microwave it in husk for 2 minutes, turn for 1 minute more at high power and then let the heat from the cob run out into the corn kernels, one or three minutes, peel to eat, sweet and juicy

Answer 5

Well I must be honest...."I'd have someone else cook it for me..as I am never quite sure...however, I Love the buttery flavour rolled on top of butter and then sliced down off of the cob...." am I a snob? NO! I would rather make the dessert......hence, My answer stands.
They cook it..and I eat it! And I love it! Steamed, partially steamed and then grilled to somewhat cripsy... I would give it a good 14 minutes after bringing it to a boil.......it rather depends on the quality of the corn.....how fresh etc.~ buyt therre is nothing like having another do a sweaty job.....BTW like brownies? Now THERE I shine!

Answer 6

Really plump juicy corn - then go for barbequeing or a clay oven
Older corn 7 minutes in boiling unsalted water
Baby corn stir fry

All corn on the cob truly excellent with garlic and parsley butter

Answer 7

The way my family likes it is....take your corn and pull the husks back about 3/4 down the cob. wipe it off with a wet paper towel. put the ears on the grill on a med-low setting. shut lid on grill and cook ears turning them every 3 to 4 mins. after about 12 mins or so you will have a really sweet and juicy ear to eat. Also, you can add this...take some butter about a stick. mix that in a bowl with some minced garlic, fresh finely chopped basil and salt and pepper. mix together and rub on your ears of corn. you could also do the butter thing with blue cheese mixed together. put in waxed paper and make a roll or log out of it.. put in refg and let stand about an hour or so. when the ears come of the grill cut chunks of the flavored butter and rub on the ears...hope you like these ideas their wonderful..

Answer 8

You can steam it in a pot of water, or leave the peel on and cook it slow on the grill, but peeled in a pot, not over cooked is the best for me!

PS: pampered chef makes these really cool corn cob knobs that can go on the corn before you cook it and they are cool enough to touch right after they are done cooking!

Answer 9

The best corn on the cob I've ever had was done on a smoker.

Answer 10

Bring a kettle of salted water to boil, drop in the corn, return it to a boil and cook for 8 minutes. Enjoy!

Answer 11

I love it grilled with seasonings! At the Minnesota State Fair, they have wonderful corn on the cob that is grilled. I don't know why it tastes so darn good!!!