5 Ways to Dress Up Corn on the Cob (2024)

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5 Ways to Dress Up Corn on the Cob? ›

Mix 1 stick softened butter with 2 teaspoons each toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro. Spread on corn and sprinkle with more sesame seeds and kosher salt. Mix 1 stick softened butter with 2 to 3 tablespoons of minced fresh tarragon and the zest of 1 large lime. Spread on hot, cooked corn.

Mix 1 stick softened butter with 2 teaspoons each toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro. Spread on corn and sprinkle with more sesame seeds and kosher salt. Mix 1 stick softened butter with 2 to 3 tablespoons of minced fresh tarragon and the zest of 1 large lime. Spread on hot, cooked corn.

Four Toppings Worthy Of The Best Grilled Corn On The Cob

Maple Bourbon Butter. Chipotle Mayo with Parmesan Cheese.

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Corn Classification

The most common types of corn include flint, flour, dent, pop, sweet, and waxy.

Doing so could cause bleeding and infection. Apply moisturizing lotion or cream to the area daily. Look for a moisturizing lotion or cream with salicylic acid, ammonium lactate, or urea. These ingredients will help gradually soften hard corns and calluses.

And you'll never go wrong adding a little Mexican cheese like cotija or queso fresco to a corn salad. Speaking of dairy, buttered corn is great and all, but compound butter, a.k.a. "butter stuffed with delicious things," is so great, it makes eating bad corn not only bearable, but (almost) desirable.

Steaming, boiling or microwaving are the healthiest ways to cook corn, according to the experts. "Grilling corn (either in the husk or shucked) is another healthy option," says Largeman-Roth. Corn on its own is low in calories and fat, but the toppings can add up.

How to season can corn? ›

Season with salt and pepper. Even just pan roasting the corn will make it taste better than just heating it up in a saucepan. A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor.

The vendors offer a choice of hard or soft, small or large kernels, and seasonings, sour cream, mayonnaise, liquid cheese, chile powder, grated cheese, or butter.

I would also recommend adding a generous pinch of salt to the butter bath — or, if you're feeling wild, using salted butter instead. My takeaway: Adding butter to your water bath is a great way to add extra flavor to your corn.

The appearance and aroma of your corn are the two main ways to tell whether or not it has gone bad. If it's giving off a rancid or moldy smell, or has a slimy and mushy texture, it should be tossed in your compost. Similarly, if there's any visible mold on your corn, it has gone bad.

Bring the pot of COLD water to a boil. Using a pair of tongs, carefully drop each ear of corn into the pot. Cover the pot and return the water to a boil. Boil the corn for 5-7 minutes or until done.

Boil the corn until the kernels turn bright yellow and are crisp tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the water with tongs to a serving platter and serve warm. For more info on how long to boil all sorts of corn, check out our story A Precise Guide to How Long You Should Boil Corn.

Soaking the corn husks in water has two important purposes. For starters, soaking the corn in water prevents the corn husks from burning or catching on fire. Secondly, the excess moisture helps steam the corn inside the husk and makes the corn kernels as juicy and plump as possible.