There are many different ways to cook corn.Corn on the cob can be boiled, microwaved, grilled, steamed, or baked.You should read this to learn more about your preferred cooking method.
Step 1: The stockpot of water should be boiled.
The corn cobs should be prepared by removing the husks and silks.Depending on the size of the corn ear, the amount of water you need will be different.Make sure to use enough water to cover the ears of corn.If you want to add salt to the water, it's not necessary.The stem of the corn should be snapped off with your hands.Pull the stem over the corn to get rid of the husks.Pull the husks off with your fingers.The corn cobs are wet.Rub your hands over the corn to loosen the threads that are clinging to it.
Step 2: The corn should be put in the boiling water.
Put the pot in the microwave and let it cook.Corn can be dunked into the water.Don't use your hands to transfer corn since it may cause burns.If the boiling stops after you place the corn in the stockpot, you should allow the water to reach a boiling point again before you cook.
Step 3: You can cook for 3 to 8 minutes.
When the corn is done, it should be tender-crisp.The corn is soft enough to press, but not squishy.The amount of cooking time depends on how mature the corn is.Sweet corn and fresh corn cook quickly.
Step 4: Remove and serve at the same time.
Before serving, transfer the ears of corn to a layer of clean paper towels and let them drain for 30 to 60 seconds.You should wait a few minutes before eating the corn because it will be hot.Corn is usually served with butter.
Step 5: An ear of corn should be placed in a microwave-safe dish.
The instructions for each ear are the same, but you need to cook the corn one ear at a time.The husk should not be removed.The corn will cook better in the microwave if it is husked.
Step 6: For 5 minutes, microwave the corn.
The microwave needs to be on full power or high power.If you want to avoid burning yourself with the steam, stand in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 7: The corn should be put on a cutting board.
The stem end can be cut with a knife.Remove the corn from the microwave with a towel or oven mitt.The first row of kernels should be removed when you cut.It's important to cut through the husk completely.
Step 8: Remove the husk from the corn and serve it.
You can grab hold of the corn with a towel or oven mitt.The corn will slip free if you shake the ear.The husk should allow the ear of corn to slip out easily.The silks will usually remain inside the husks.You can serve the corn with butter or salt.
Step 9: The grill should be at medium-high heat.
Remove the husks and silks from the corn.If using a gas grill, preheat the grill for 5 to 10 minutes and set the burners to medium-high heat.When using a charcoal grill, allow a thick layer of coals to burn until white ash forms over the surface.Remove the husk from the corn by snapping it off the stem and pulling it over the length of it.Use your fingers to remove the rest of the husk.Most of the loose silks can be removed by rinsing the ears.
Step 10: The corn should be brushed with olive oil.
Use a brush to apply a thin coat of olive oil to the corn.Use no more than a small amount of olive oil per ear.You could use butter instead of olive oil.
Step 11: The corn will be put on the grill.
Cook for a while.The corn should be turned occasionally to cook and prevent burning.Once the majority of the corn is brown, it's done.It will be charred in some places.
Step 12: You can serve it as you please.
Remove the corn from the grill and serve it on the platter.You can handle it with your bare hands.If you use butter on the corn before grilling it, you don't need to add more.
Step 13: Water should be boiled in the bottom portion of the steamer.
As you wait, husk and de-silk the ears of corn.If you don't have an actual steamer, you can use a large stockpot and metal strainer.Before attempting to use the metal colander, make sure it rests on the lip of the stockpot.The stockpot should not be below the halfway point of the basket portion.Remove the stem of the corn and remove the husk from the ear.Use your fingers to remove the rest of the husk.Remove the corn from the water with your hands.The majority of the silks should be removed.
Step 14: The corn will be put in the basket.
It takes 8 to 12 minutes to cook.The tongs should be used to transfer the corn.It is possible to cause burns using your hands.The cooking time depends on how mature the corn is.Older corn cooks quicker.Once the corn feels tender, it's done.
Step 15: Warm serve.
Take the corn out of the steamer and let it rest for a minute or two.If you want, season with butter and salt.
Step 16: Place the oven in the middle of the room at a temperature of 220 degrees Celsius.
As the oven preheats, remove the husks and silks from the corn.To remove the husk from a corn ear, use your hands.Remove the broken stem from the ear.You can remove the exposed husk with your fingers.To remove silks from corn cobs, rinse them under running water and scrub them with your hands.Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 17: Place butter on the ears.
If you want, you can add salt and pepper.Use a lot of butter.Spread melted butter over the ears.
Step 18: Wrap each ear in foil.
The ear must be wrapped in foil.If you are worried about butter leaking out from the aluminum foil, place a flat baking sheet or jelly-roll pan beneath the corn to catch any dripping butter.
Step 19: For 20 to 30 minutes.
It takes 20 minutes to cook the corn, but larger ears need as much as 30 minutes.The corn should be placed on the middle rack of the oven.
Step 20: Remove and serve at the same time.
Carefully remove the aluminum foil after the corn is cooked for 2 to 5 minutes.Once they are cool, serve them.
Step 21: Water should be boiled in a saucepan.
Measure out your corn.If you want to add salt to the boiling water, it's not necessary.The corn doesn't need to be frozen.canned corn could be used instead of frozen corn.The amount of time needed to boil canned corn is less than the amount that is needed for frozen corn.Adding canned corn to the boiling water will cause it to be drained.
Step 22: The corn should be put in the water.
The water should come up to a boil if the boiling stops.The heat should be reduced to medium-low after it returns to a rolling boil.
Step 23: It's a good idea to cover and cook.
The corn should be boiled for 5 to 10 minutes.Once done, drain.The canned corn should only be boiled for a short time.The corn should be hot and tender.
Step 24: You can serve it as you please.
After cooking corn, do not refreeze it.You can mix cooked corn with butter, salt, and black pepper.parsley can be used according to your tastes.
Step 25: The water should be in a steamer.
The lower part of the steamer should be filled with water and heat, on the stove, over medium heat until the water starts to boil.The water should not be boiled.Water can get into the steamer basket if it's filled high enough.If you don't have a steamer, you can use a stockpot and metal colander.The stockpot has a lip, so make sure the colander fits over it.
Step 26: The corn is in the steamer basket.
The kernels should be spread out into a single layer.They will finish cooking in less time than canned corn.They may be even better once finished.You don't need to thaw frozen corn kernels.
Step 27: You can cook for 9 to 10 minutes.
Allow the corn to steam without covering it.Once done, drain.The kernels can be steam for 3 or 4 minutes.
Step 28: It's up to you to serve.
Butter and salt can be used to serve steamed corn.
Step 29: Corn is placed in a microwave-safe dish.
Spread the frozen corn on top of the dish.There are differences in the cooking method and length of canned corn kernels.It is not necessary to thaw frozen corn prior to cooking.
Step 30: 2 to 4 Tbsp (30 to 60 mL) of water is needed.
The water should be put into the corn.If you use frozen corn kernels, this step is not needed.If you use canned corn, you don't need to add water, but you should not drain it.
Step 31: The dish should be covered with plastic wrap.
To poke a few holes in the plastic wrap, use a fork.Use plastic wrap that is safe to use in the microwave.The cover on the dish could be used instead of the plastic wrap.Make sure the cover on the dish is loose so that the corn doesn't get wet.
Step 32: The microwave can be used for 4 to 5 minutes.
If you use canned corn, microwave it for 1 to 2 minutes.The length of time depends on how much power your microwave has.A higher-powered microwave will need less time than a lower one.Stop the microwave early if you hear popping sounds as the corn cooks.
Step 33: You can drain and serve.
Season the corn with butter, salt, and pepper after draining the cooking liquid from it.
Step 34: Remove the tip of the corn.
The corn should be soaked in tap water for about an hour.
Step 35: Prepare your outdoor grill while they're soaking.
For an hour of cooking, add enough coals.
Step 36: Put the corn in the husks on the grill.
Cook for about an hour and allow the husks to char.