Summer is all about corn on the cob, and there’s nothing better than sinking your teeth into that first sweet bite. Over here, we’ve mastered the art of cooking summer corn. After all, we do live in the American Midwest! There are various method for how to cook corn on the cob, each with their own pros and cons. Browse these methods below and pick what’s right for you! The perfect grilled corn is our go-to, but we make boiled and oven roasted often as well. Below the list, we’ve got a trick for cutting corn off the cob (it’s genius!), and a few ways we like to serve it. How long to cook corn on the cob? Boil it for 5 minutes in rapidly boiling water. Grill it shucked directly on the grates for 12 to 15 minutes at medium high heat, or wrapped in foil for 20 to 25 minutes. Keep reading for details.
How to cook corn on the cob: the best ways!
Ways to season corn on the cob
Once you’ve cooked your corn on the cob, it’s time for topping! There are lots of great topping ideas for corn cobs, but we like to keep it simple with these flavors: Pros: Great juicy flavor, simple methodCons: You have to wait for a pot of water to boil; flavor is basic Total time: 20 minutes (including water boiling) Pros: Best smoky flavor, tasty crunchy texture Cons: Have to have a grill, cooking method is hands on and requires turning Total time: 30 minutes (including preheat time) Pros: Fastest method, makes juicy corn that’s similar to boiled corn Cons: You can only cook up to 4 cobs at once; it takes monitoring to make sure the entire cobs are cooked Pros: Totally hands off method, flavor is delicious and moistCons: Longer cooking method, flavor is not as tasty as grilled, but better than boiled! Total time: 40 minutes (including preheat time) Pros: Flavor is incredible!Cons: Longest cooking method, requires special equipment (a smoker) Total time: 1 hour (including preheat time)
Butter and salt. There’s nothing better than the classic! Take it over the top with an additional sprinkle of smoked paprika and finely minced parsley. Mexican street corn (aka Elote). This Elote recipe is our favorite: top the corn with a creamy sauce of lime and chili powder, and crumble cheese over the top. Old Bay. This popular seasoning blend is perfect for corn and adds mega flavor. Feta, Parmesan, and chopped fresh basil. A simple topping of butter and two cheeses makes fresh corn sing.
How to cut corn off the cob
Planning to serve your corn in a salad? You’ll need to chop that corn right off the cob. But if you’ve tried it before, you know it’s extremely messy! Here’s our method for How to Cut Corn off the Cob that collects those kernels in a neat pile:
Grab a bundt pan. Place the tip of the corn cob into the hole in the middle of the pan. Hold the bottom of the corn cob securely with your non-cutting hand. (Don’t have one? Read more here.) Slice downwards. Use a large chef’s knife to cut in a downward motion, letting the corn cobs kernels collect neatly into the bundt pan.
More corn on the cob recipes
Want to use your corn in creative ways? These corn recipes show the best ways to use seasonal corn on the cob in soups, salads, and more:
Use it in soup! Try Creamy Corn Chowder or Fresh Corn Soup. Make a corn salad! Make a batch of Classic Corn Salad or Grilled Corn Salad. Add it to salsa! Try Corn Salsa or Black Bean and Corn Salsa.
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