Do you put toppings on corn on the cob?
I like my fresh corn steamed or boiled for only a minute or two, with just butter and salt. I know some of you add cheese or pesto or other things. I tried a little parmesan once and immediately thought it was a bad idea. How about you? If you add toppings, do you find they overpower the corn? Do you just add a very small amount?
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44 Comments:
We always grill out corn and serve it with a little chili mayo and lime. The combo of sweet/spicy/citrusy is lovely.
Myabsurdlife at 9:39AM on 08/14/09
just butter, salt, & cracked pepper for me.
gastronomeg at 9:39AM on 08/14/09
Alot of times I will use whatever leftover dry rub from the main dish to spread on the cobs. That way none of the rub goes to waste and the corn cobs perfectly compliment the meat.
Martini Me at 9:45AM on 08/14/09
I use Giada's parmesan/garlic/olive oil on boiled corn, and cajun seasonings and olive oil on grilled corn.
ocarol at 9:47AM on 08/14/09
I made corn on the cob for the first time in my life last night. Nope, not kidding. I guess I never think to make it at home in the city and when I do have it, it's usually upstate when I'm not the cook. Anyway, I usually like it simple: a little salted butter. BUT, I just had grilled corn at Izakaya at the Borgata in AC that had coconut, lime, and "shichimi spice". Not exactly sure what that is, but it was delicious!
meem21 at 9:52AM on 08/14/09
I know someone who melts cheese whiz on theirs,
Me: I'm a real butter and sea salt topper as well.
hungrychristel at 10:01AM on 08/14/09
I like nothing on the corn most of the time. But those times I do I like butter, cayene, pepper, garlic, cilantro mixture up on before and grilling it.
pjracz10 at 10:36AM on 08/14/09
Sprinkle your corn with cayenne and wrap it in bacon. Then tuck it into a foil packet and throw it into the coals on your grill. You will not regret this.
Skwishface at 10:45AM on 08/14/09
I love pure unadulterated corn...so much so that I eat it raw off the cob.
jay27 at 10:48AM on 08/14/09
I like my corn microwaved (in the inner husk) for about 45 seconds and then with just butter, sea salt and a little pepper. Sometimes I just eat corn on the cob for dinner. So good!
duncan1205 at 11:34AM on 08/14/09
@Skwishface
This sounds like it'll be my new favorite way to do corn.
MarvinDog at 11:50AM on 08/14/09
@MarvinDog @Skwishface: I second that
hungrychristel at 12:14PM on 08/14/09
I prefer my corn dunked in boiling water for a minute or uncooked, with nothing added.
Cassaendra at 12:19PM on 08/14/09
Usually microwave in the inner husk, then just butter S&P, but like to make herb butters (chives, basil or rosemary, parsley, even parmesan, etc.), or a little lime and chili powder, sometimes cotija cheese.
Roasting the corn on the grill is a great flavor enhancer too.
These are nice ways to kick up the flavor without overwhelming the fresh corn taste.
CJ McD at 12:33PM on 08/14/09
My favorite is salt, pepper and fajita seasoning. Just enough to have a little flavor in each bite.
Phylum at 12:50PM on 08/14/09
No butter necessary for me. If it's good sweet corn, it tastes perfect on its own! Ok, maybe a touch of salt...
Chew on That at 12:53PM on 08/14/09
Sometimes plain, sometimes chili, sometimes salt. As weird as it is, I don't like butter (so when I do top it, half the topping ends up falling off and making a mess, but the stuff that stays...mmm!)
cycorider at 1:16PM on 08/14/09
My favorite way is nothing at all, though a little salt or a little lime juice go well too.
nightowl at 1:33PM on 08/14/09
I like mine boiled with salt & butter, or grilled with anchote chili mayo, cojito cheese and a squeeze of fresh lime. I prefer the grilled...it's a taste sensation!!!
juliebugsmama at 2:24PM on 08/14/09
I grill it with a little spray of Olive oil, then put it in a large zip-lock, add chili-lime salt, and let it steam for a few minutes.
beth1 at 2:50PM on 08/14/09
Compound butters are great, any herb works i think. I usually peel back a bit of the husk put in some compound butter pull the husk back over the corn, wrap loosely in foil and grill...the butter and the steam and the smoke--so corntastic!
kmgagne at 3:07PM on 08/14/09
My most preferred method for corn on the cob is Alton Brown of Good Eats' oven roasted method. You do nothing more than trim off any loose hanging husk, but leave it fully wrapped. Preheat the oven to 350ºF, place the corn in the oven directly on the center rack, and roast for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the ear.
The husks will brown; but watch them, you don't want them to burn.
Remove from the oven, dehusk and desilk, apply whichever condiments you like (mine is pure lightly salted butter, granulated garlic, and dried dill weed) and enjoy!
Oh, and hello everyone! I'm a newbie.
Nice to meet y'all.
~ Pam
Gator Town (Gainesville), FL
Gator Pam at 10:47PM on 08/14/09
Wecome, Gator Pam!
Chou Peng Qart at 11:10PM on 08/14/09
Oh, I forgot to say that, when corn is microwaved, the silk will come off in one fell swoop. No messy de-bearding!!
duncan1205 at 11:54PM on 08/14/09
Alton Brown is smart, but he sometimes overthinks things. That sounds messy and time-consuming.
Now is the peak season for both sweet white and bi-colored "butter & sugar" Jersey corn, and I've been buying it at the farmers markets and eating it several times a week. Boil it in plain water for 4 minutes. Apply enough butter for the seasoning to adhere. I stick with the classics: fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt.
salpico at 11:58PM on 08/14/09
butter, salt, and thyme
caramel at 12:25AM on 08/15/09
soak in water with salt and sugar for half hour or so (husk on) then throw on the coals until the corn gets nice and brown..... butter need not apply!
Pavlov at 8:48AM on 08/15/09
@cycorider: when dining with immediate family, I recommend licking the ear of corn to get the salt, etc... to stick. Gross? Perhaps. Effective? Truly.
marinelm at 1:55PM on 08/15/09
Mayo, chili powder, and lime.
That or I eat it naked, the corn, not me.
ag3208 at 3:21PM on 08/15/09
Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt (comes in a shaker at the grocery) and butter.
An old friend of mine showed me a great trick for even application of butter to corn---butter the heel slice of a loaf of bread, then roll the bread up around the corn (so corn comes into contact with butter!). Spin the corn. Remove bread. Chow down.
FoodieSearching at 9:21PM on 08/15/09
Oh and welcome @Gator Pam... BTW... WAR EAGLE!
Pavlov at 9:19AM on 08/16/09
nothing. long island corn is amazing this time of year. just boiled in plain water or grilled. so sweet!
stefathena at 1:45PM on 08/18/09
Boiled for 1 minute and then plain! Tihs only works for corn like we're getting right now-- sweet and perfect. Anything less, and I will add a little butter and Old Bay (so good...)
jammin83 at 4:18PM on 08/18/09
Salt and pepper, if anything. Sweet Jersey corn...yum.
ktlb22 at 4:24PM on 08/18/09
nothing for me, thanks.
cybercita at 4:33PM on 08/18/09
Butter and salt. I was born and raised in Iowa (now reside in Portland, OR) and that's the only way I've known.
Last summer I melted Callebaut chocolate on a few ears along with some sea salt and it was GREAT!
pearce77 at 7:50PM on 08/18/09
nothing or butter.
blizcheetah at 8:18PM on 08/18/09
Lime, chili, cilantro, and cotilja if it's around. But if it's really good corn, raw.
firni at 8:46PM on 08/18/09
A friend was in my hometown in upstate NY over the weekend and brought back an entire bag of my cherished Hurley Flats grown corn! I've been happily eating each yellow/white cob with a little KerryGold butter. No salt, and I'm a salt freak!
chanterelle at 8:54PM on 08/18/09
no. not even butter. fresh sweet corn needs absolutely nothing.
delilah at 1:25AM on 08/19/09
I boil it in some briney water for about 5 to 10 minutes and top with real butter and some kosher salt. Spread butter on bread and use it to butter your corn. Do not eat the bread afterwards. It is disappointing.
cjpenfield at 8:42AM on 08/19/09
Always butter, I love rolling the corn-cob over the stick of butter. And sometimes I'll squeeze lime juice over it.
EliEats at 1:40PM on 08/19/09
Yes!!! I put THIS on there! And it's MAGIC!!!!!
http://suburbangourmet.blogspot.com/2009/08/habanero-mango-garlic-compound-butter.html
suburbangourmet at 3:32PM on 08/21/09
Yes! This!!! http://suburbangourmet.blogspot.com/2009/08/habanero-mango-garlic-compound-butter.html
suburbangourmet at 3:33PM on 08/21/09