Corn on the Cob 3-Ways
Whether you boil, grill, or microwave, corn on the cob is a delicious summer treat, Enjoy!
Ingredients
BOIL:
- 6-8 ears corn husk and silk removed
- unsalted butter softened
- salt and pepper to taste
- seasonings of choice
GRILL:
- 4-6 ears corn do not remove husk and silk
- unsalted butter softened
- salt and pepper to taste
- seasonings of choice
MIROWAVE:
- 1-4 ears corn do not remove husk and silk
- unsalted butter softened
- salt and pepper to taste
- seasonings of choice
Instructions
- BOIL: In a large Dutch oven, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 6-8 ears of corn to the water, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
- Transfer corn to a large platter and serve immediately, topped with butter, salt, pepper, or your favorite seasoning.
- GRILL: Whether using gas or charcoal, prepare your grill for direct high heat. You know the grill is hot enough when you can only hold your hand above the grill for 1 second.
- Place the corn in its husk (the husk will protect the corn from burning and drying out while grilling) on the hot grill. Cover the grill. Turn the corn occasionally, until the husks are completely blackened and charred on all sides, about 15-20 minutes.
- Using tongs, carefully remove the corn from the grill to a rimmed baking sheet. Let sit for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Remove the charred husks and silk from the corn. You may want to use a towel or oven mitts to protect your hands as you peel off the husks. Smear with butter and top with your favorite seasonings!
- MICROWAVE: Place one ear of corn in the microwave, do not remove the husk. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Add 2 minutes for each additional ear of corn. Depending on your microwave and the size of your corn the cooking time may vary. Do not cook more than 4 at a time. I prefer to cook them one at a time!
- Use a kitchen towel or oven mitts to remove the corn from the microwave. On a cutting board, cut about an inch off the stem end. Don’t cut the end with the silk showing.
- Now, grab the other end of the corn with the silk showing, and simply pull off the husk and silk, it should slide off easily. Slather with butter and top with your favorite seasonings!