How to Cook Corn

Mmmm... corn on the cob, the essence of summer. But corn's also great cut off the cob and sautéed. Make sure you buy your corn unhusked for optimum freshness. Here are a few easy steps to help you prepare fresh corn.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Barbecue Grills
• Honeysuckle Bushes
• Fresh Corn
• Chef's Knives
• Chef's Knives
• Cooking Pots
• sauté pans

1. 
    

   Husk the corn and remove the silk.

2. 
    

   Boil corn on the cob for 5 minutes in briskly boiling salted water.

3. Alternatively, cut corn off the cob using a sharp knife. Cut deep enough that you get almost the whole kernel, but not so deep that you get any of the pocket the kernel grows in. You will probably get some corn scattered over your kitchen, but persevere.

4. Use the back of your knife to scrape the cob, and cook the scrapings, too; they're tasty.

5. 
    

   Sauté fresh cut corn in butter over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.

6. Grill corn by removing the silk, but not the husk; soak the husked cobs in water for an hour, then grill for 30 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally.

7. Try corn with lime juice and salt, or with butter mixed with red chili powder.

Tips & Warnings

• Some people add a teaspoon of sugar to the boiling water to sweeten the corn.
• Corn husks and silks make good additions to a compost pile or to a vegetable stock.

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[cornman]

on 8/23/2009 The easiest way I have found to remove those pesky corn silks is with a silkeezz
silicone band. I saw this method on Rachael Ray's TV show and it really works,
it's $3.99 and available at silkeezz.com

[personalchef]

on 8/13/2009 One of the simplest ways to get the corn off the cob is to use a corn zipper, this will remove the perfect amount without getting corn all over your kitchen. The Corn Zipper is made by Kuhn Rikon and is available on their site for $16.00
http://www.kuhnrikon.com/products/tools/tools.php3?id=207

[Rockney]

on 11/28/2008 I love corn!

on 11/22/2005 Remove the husks and the silk from the corn. Spread butter all over cobs. Sprinkle the cob with oregano, thyme, black pepper, fine red pepper, and (for more of a kick) fine chili powder. Double wrap the cobs in foil. Grill on high, 15-17 minutes a side. They're incredibly tasty!

on 11/22/2005 Take fresh corn, peel back the husk, and remove the silk but not the husk. On a cutting board, sprinkle lemon salt, dried garlic and black pepper. Roll the corn in soft butter and then in the garlic mix. Pull the husk back into place and wrap it in foil. Place it on the grill for about 30-40 minutes. Make one for each person. They will love it! Play with your spices and see what you come up with.