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Randy as in Ran

08-07-2006 19:11:23




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Hi all! I was wondering about how you all make sweet corn besides the normal boiling or even that if you have a special way to do it . I bring my water to a boil and add about 1/2 cup sugar to it then put in the corn for about 7 minutes . Does anyone freeze ear corn ? How ? I really don't know how to do it . I've alway's just creamed it like my grandma used to do it - though not as good as hers . Take a sharp knife and cut the tops of the raw kernals off from one end to the other all the way around the ear . Then take a spoon and scrape the rest of the kernal out/off the cob . Use a BIG bowl because it makes a mess . Add a little heavy cream and a very small amount of regular black pepper per dozen ears . Bake in a iron skillet ( covered ) till slightly dry on the edges at around 325 - 350* . Add butter to taste . Goes great with cast iron baked , made from scratch cornbread drenched with butter and homemade apple jelly or plum preserves ! My grandma was the best cook in Upatoi , GA ! I don't get good food like this anymore unless I make it because it's time consuming . I look forward to ya'lls answers ! ...Randy

PS : Yup ! I spent a lot of time in the early years growing up in GA . till I was 15 .

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in-too-deep

08-08-2006 17:10:19




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Anybody heard of that variety that you don't need to cook? I guess it comes right off the stalk tasting like fresh-cooked. I have no idea what it's called, but I heard it on 720 AM radio out of Chicago.



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Higgins

08-08-2006 14:28:53




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
I just steam it in a RevereWare steamer. Pick it, clean it, and rush it to the steamer. 3 minutes or whatever until it's too hot to touch. I don't do large batches like some of these people but I have put up a couple gallons this way by myself mumbling the Henny-Penny thing....



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john d

08-08-2006 13:18:26




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Husk it, throw several ears in boiling water, take it out as soon as the water boils again. Ready to eat at that point. For freezing, we do the above procedure, then into cold water until it's cool enough to handle comfortably, and cut it off with an electric knife. As someone else already posted, use GOOD quality freezer bags.

I typically plant about 1/2 acre in Silver King, NK 199, and Silver Queen. That gives a steady supply of corn for about 3+ weeks.

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ShepFL

08-08-2006 09:20:53




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
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We freeze all of our corn not eaten during the processing. Invest in a corn creamer, much more efficient especially if you have a large qty. of corn to put up.

Locally they run about $5.00 at the feed store. With this thing you can make cream corn (family likes this) or kernel corn (I prefer this). Do not get the metal one as that milk gets slick and to easy to cut yourself.

We have 4 hardwood ones and put the teenagers doing this after the shucking and silking is done.

Like others have said we parboil then cream, kernel and whole ear freeze. Mesure out in wide mouth quart jars, dump into zip lock backs and stack in freezer like bricks.

I do like the idea of freezing in the husk, saves some time and worm can be saved for tequila :-)

My favorite recipe:
Fry up 2 lbs bacon almost crispy
minced jalepenos (optional)
Baking dish with oven at 350

Add Layer of corn in baking dish
Salt and pepper with butter dots
Sprinkle with crumbled bacon & optional jalepenos
Add layer of fresh vine ripe maters (tomatoes)

Repeat layering until pan is full; top layer should be corn. Bake in the oven at 350 until done or corn on top is golden brown.

Have some country ribs, potatoe salad and gallon of sweet tea; icy cold mint julep at the end of the day after the tractors are parked.

MMM, mmm, Man now I gotta go get some lunch - some 99 cent heart attack vs. good home cookin'

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wfw

08-08-2006 09:17:34




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
we always use a lee's corn cutter to cream our corn,it works great at removing all the corn off the cob, lean it in a dishpan and just slide the corn down twice, turn the cob and repeat until all the corn is off the cob. we always plant silver queen corn but have a hard time sith the coons getting it. I have an earlier post about coons cnd corn. enjoy your corn!!



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ShepFL

08-08-2006 09:14:05




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
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We freeze all of our corn not eaten during the processing. Invest in a corn creamer, much more efficient especially if you have a large qty. of corn to put up.

Locally they run about $5.00 at the feed store. With this thing you can make cream corn (family likes this) or kernel corn (I prefer this). Do not get the metal one as that milk gets slick and to easy to cut yourself.

We have 4 hardwood ones and put the teenagers doing this after the shucking and silking is done.

Like others have said we parboil then cream, kernel and whole ear freeze. Mesure out in wide mouth quart jars, dump into zip lock backs and stack in freezer like bricks.

I do like the idea of freezing in the husk, saves some time and worm can be saved for tequila :-)

My favorite recipe:
Fry up 2 lbs bacon almost crispy
minced jalepenos (optional)
Baking dish with oven at 350

Add Layer of corn in baking dish
Salt and pepper with butter dots
Sprinkle with crumbled bacon & optional jalepenos
Add layer of fresh vine ripe maters (tomatoes)

Repeat layering until pan is full; top layer should be corn. Bake in the oven at 350 until done or corn on top is golden brown.

Have some country ribs, potatoe salad and gallon of sweet tea; icy cold mint julep at the end of the day after the tractors are parked.

MMM, mmm, Man now I gotta go get some lunch - some 99 cent heart attack vs. good home cookin'

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Colin King

08-08-2006 08:47:05




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Randy, You're making me hungry talkin of sweet corn and corn bread! Sheesh.

Last summer I spent a weekend up in the North Woods NW of Duluth, between Tofte and Ely, off The Lake. Built myself a hot bed of coals, put a couple of ears with husk'n'all in and let cook for a while. When the husks get nice and crisp, you've got yourself a real treat. Just add butter.

Hobo and Rick's freezing method is how we do ours too. You want to "blanch" the corn for 5 minutes in boiling water, then immediately transfer cobs into a sink of ice cold water to stop the cooking.

Colin, MN

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Don L C

08-08-2006 07:16:39




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Randy ---

I cook our sweet corn in the micro-wave oven a newer high powered one....shuck and clean the corn.....say 6 ears,put it in a clean plastic grocery bag with no holes.....add 1/3 cup water,tie bag closed with its handles.....put it in the micro wave for 14 min. on high....thats 2 min.per ear + 2 min..... for less ears only +1 min..... remove, carefull of the steam...dump corn in a boul to cool some or run cold water over it then dry it..... add butter and salt to taste..... .

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MN Bob

08-08-2006 06:42:04




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Morning; Sweet corn and summer, go togather well. We freeze, lots of different recipes but par-boil and double wrap, bag and freeze works for us (on the cob). Summer time is hot, we do most of ours on the grill, soak in cold water 2 hours or longer. I have put it in overnight when having a large group. I dont pull it back. Open slightly at the top when putting on the grill. Roll it over a couple times. We do the same at threshing shows for the crowds. Can of butter to dip it in and a paper towel. Good eating.

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ShepFL

08-08-2006 08:48:11




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to MN Bob, 08-08-2006 06:42:04  
I do that for cook outs when folks come over. Darn good eating.



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Hobo,NC

08-08-2006 05:15:23




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Like RickL says, 5 min for me, you gotta git the cob cold make sure you kin not feel enny heat out of the ear very important. when ready to eat put in a bowl with a spoon full of water sum butter and throw in the Mic, tast like rite out of the field. Have pleanty of ice on hand, if you over cook or don't git the heat out of the cob it will make the corn shoggy, limp ear, to much water in the cob.

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workhorse

08-08-2006 05:14:38




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
I"m like THRESHERMAN fill the boiler, find some wood,light the fire,look for the steam hose, get the steaming barrel,find some pipe fittings, put some more wood in the boiler,pack the basket with corn,put on some more wood,wait for 50 or 60 pis steam pressure, open valve, steam for 6 or 7 minutes, unload basket and get salt and butter. time spent getting corn cooked, 2 to 3 hours enjoyment for family and friends "PRICELESS"

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RickL

08-08-2006 05:01:00




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
shuck it boil it 5-10 minutes
drop ears in Ice water till cold to touch
then cut off cob and put in good QUALITY freezer bags
did 150 bags again thi year do it every year



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Scotmac

08-08-2006 04:37:01




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Shuck it, wrap it in wax paper, two and one half minutes per ear in the microwave, roating once 1/2 way through. Quick deal, easy cleanup, and can even do at work over break!



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Burnie

08-08-2006 02:48:01




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
I just throw it in the freezer with the husk on. For a quick way to cook, bung a frozen one in the micro wave with husk on high for six minutes. Great after a late shift on the tractor: one beer while it's cookin' another beer while you're eatin'.



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David in SC

08-08-2006 02:39:41




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
I second the vote for Silver Queen being the best. Here is the best way I have found to eat it:
Separate it from the stalk. Hold ear in right hand while you pull the foliage back with your left. Give it a little wack against the base of your left hand to shake the worm loose. Hold it up to your mouth and eat away. Pull yourself away regularly to display an ear-to-ear grin, and also to wipe the milk from your face. A good cotton shirt sleeve works best for that. After a half-dozen or so ears, walk back to the house and take a break.
That is the best way I have found to eat sweet corn.
Thanks for asking.

David in SC

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doogdoog

08-07-2006 22:07:00




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Aloha, I dump some rock salt in boiling water and then add the corn. Bring to a boil again to make the corn hot and then remove it. I like my corn crunchy so I don't cook it long. Soak some corn in salted water with the husk on for about an hour and cook it on the grill. You can also cover the unhusked corn with some saran wrap and then microwave it.

Mahalo,
doogdoog



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Thresherman

08-07-2006 21:41:11




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
We cook it with steam at our grounds, fire up a steam engine, put a big batch in a cow tank, add a little water and put the steamer in it, done in no time. Just make sure they don't treat the water in the engine!!!!! !!!



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Rich Iowa

08-07-2006 20:24:12




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Randy, I was up at my cousin's this past weekend and had some sweet corn on the grill. I didn't see him prep it, but I believe he did what the others are saying, open them up a bit and pour little water in. I thought of pouring a little seasoning in as well, but not sure if it'd have any effet.



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Vacherie

08-07-2006 19:38:56




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 Another favorite cooking in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Throw in the boiling crawfish, new potatoes, and fresh corn in Cajun seasoning. Potatoes take the longest to cook-corn and crawfish just take a minute or two.



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Vacherie

08-07-2006 19:32:07




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Break an ear off, remove husk, eat raw. We have frozen in husk in zip-loc bag. Silver Queen is my favorite and the coons love it too.



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Matt from CT

08-07-2006 19:31:24




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
I usually just am cooking for myself...so 2 to 4 ears at a time.

I open up an ear, hold it under the faucet to run some water in, close it up and through it on the grille for I guess 10 minutes or so on high, with the corn on the top rack...seems to take longer than a burger.

I'll also do it over medium in 15 minutes or so -- just enough I can throw it on the grill, go jump in the shower, and throw on some clean clothes and get dinner hot off the grill :)

Have quick hands as you play hot potato trying to shuck it afterwards.

I also sometimes shuck it first, wrap it back in the leaves and run water in...lot easier on the hands afterwards since it's already shucked, but I tend to burn a few kernels that way.

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Old Pokey

08-07-2006 20:32:17




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 deep fry it. in reply to Matt from CT, 08-07-2006 19:31:24  
This time of year Izzy's Pizza has deep fried corn on the cob. They fry it in the same oil they use for the chicken. Oh man!!! is that stuff ever good.

Course, since you say you're only cukin for yourself, probably just keep doin it the way you are now. Do something special on the weekends.



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Jay (ND)

08-07-2006 19:14:48




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 Re: OT-Cooking sweet corn in reply to Randy as in Randy-IA, 08-07-2006 19:11:23  
Soak it (husk and all) in sugar water for an hour. Throw the works on the BBQ grill.



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