Cooked Sweet Corn

A cooked sweet corn is an incredibly delicious treat! It’s the perfect side for any meal, or an amazing snack all on its own. Sweet corn is one of those uncommon vegetables that can be enjoyed straight off the cob or cooked in various different ways. While there are many methods of preparing sweet corn, cooking it is the most popular method of enjoying it.

Cooking sweet corn is incredibly easy and can be done with a variety of cooking styles. You can boil, steam, grill, bake, deep fry, roast, or even microwave sweet corn. The method you choose doesn't affect the flavor of the corn, but it affects the texture. Each cooking method has its own unique flavor and texture.

Boiling is the most popular method of cooking sweet corn. To boil sweet corn, add the unhusked ears of sweet corn to a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the sweet corn to boil for 8-12 minutes. Once the sweet corn is cooked, remove the ears from the water and allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling them. Once cooled, peel away the husks and silks before serving. Boiling is the fastest way to cook sweet corn and is perfect for when you’re short on time.

Steaming sweet corn is another delicious and convenient way to cook corn. To steam sweet corn, add the ears of sweet corn to a vegetable steamer or steamer basket inside a large pot of boiling water. Cover the pot and allow the sweet corn to steam for about 10 minutes. Once the sweet corn is cooked, carefully remove it from the pot and allow it to cool for a few minutes before handling it. After it cools, peel away the husks and silks and serve.

Grilling is another great way to cook sweet corn. To do this, fill a large bowl with cold water and soak the unhusked ears of sweet corn in it. Let the sweet corn soak for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help keep them moist while they are on the grill. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, place the ears of sweet corn on the grates and close the lid. Grill the sweet corn for 8-10 minutes, flipping the ears occasionally. After 8-10 minutes, remove the sweet corn from the grill and allow it to cool for a few minutes before handling it. Peel away the husks and silks and serve.

Baking is another easy way to cook sweet corn. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Next, place the unhusked ears of sweet corn onto a baking sheet and brush them with butter or oil. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the sweet corn is cooked through. Once it’s done, remove the ears from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling them. Once cooled, peel away the husks and silks before serving.

Deep frying is another delicious way to cook sweet corn. To do this, fill a deep pan or pot halfway with vegetable oil such as canola oil and heat it to 375 degrees. While the oil is heating, peel the husks and silks off the ears of sweet corn. Once the oil is hot, add the sweet corn to the pot and deep fry it for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Once the sweet corn is done, remove it from the oil and place it onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Allow the sweet corn to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Roasting is another popular way to cook sweet corn. To roast sweet corn, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with butter or oil and place the ears of sweet corn onto the sheet. Place the pan into the preheated oven and roast the sweet corn for 20-30 minutes or until it’s cooked through. Once it’s done, remove the sweet corn from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before handling it. Peel away the husks and silks before serving.

Finally, microwaving is the fastest way to cook sweet corn. To do this, cut the unhusked ears of sweet corn into smaller pieces, about 4-5 inches in length. Place the pieces of sweet corn into a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a damp paper towel. Place the bowl into the microwave and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sweet corn is cooked through. Once it’s done, allow it to cool for a few minutes before handling it. Peel away the husks and silks, and serve.

No matter what cooking method you choose, sweet corn always tastes amazing. Cooked sweet corn is an incredibly delicious treat and can be enjoyed as a side to any meal or as a fantastic snack all on its own. It also pairs wonderfully with butter, sour cream, cheese, or even a squeeze of lime, making it even more wonderful. So the next time you’re looking for a delicious side dish, go ahead and give cooked sweet corn a try!