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The Very Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob

June 18, 2015 by Mary 45 Comments

Corn on the cob on a plate ready to eat.It’s the season!! And there are so many ways to cook corn on the cob. Boil it in regular water, water with a little sugar, water with a little milk, place it in boiling water, turn the heat off and let it sit, shuck it and steam it, shuck it and grill it and so on. However, this way, I guarantee will become your favorite. This produces the freshest cooked corn on the cob because you don’t remove it from its natural packaging until you’re ready to eat it. Never, ever water-logged, cooking corn this way turns out so wonderful, (assuming it’s good corn), and so sweet, you won’t even want butter!

Really.

It’s that good.

Plus, you won’t have all that sticky silk all over your kitchen floor because you had to shuck it beforehand. No siree!!

You’re gonna LOVE this!!

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Buy your corn by feeling the heft and weight. Do not peel back the husks and peek. Corn on a baking sheet.

Just remove any dried and damaged outer leaves, trim dark silk ends hanging out at the end with scissors and put all your ears on a cookie sheet. Bake in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes, each ear with its full husk on. Corn on the cob out of the oven.When done, remove and peel husks off using hot pad mitts and serve. You don’t even need butter on this corn because what happens here is that the silk melts into the corn and makes it so sweet. Plus, it isn’t water logged so it’s crisp, and you don’t have the awful job of shucking them beforehand with all that silk making a mess. This is great, naked, fresh corn. (and low in calories with no butter needed) Enjoy!! Roast an extra ear or two, shuck and wrap in plastic wrap to store in the refrigerator and use another night. Cut the corn off the cob for a salad. Use a serrated knife for best results.

Now here’s the sad part, corn is one of those things, of all vegetables, that is most likely to be genetically modified, so try to buy your corn from a local organic farmer who knows his seeds were not GMO. Ask first. 🙂

 

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  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 18, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    I have soaked the cobs in salt water and tossed on the BBQ grill but I’ve never just popped them in the oven. What a great idea. You haven’t convinced me to eat corn without butter yet. 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      June 18, 2015 at 11:49 PM

      Aww come on Maureen – give it a try without the butter. You honestly don’t need it when you cook it this way. Really!

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      • Gary Lum (@Yummy_Lummy) says

        June 19, 2015 at 2:41 AM

        But butter makes a good thing better 😀

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        • Mary Frances says

          July 5, 2015 at 5:59 PM

          Ok Gary – that’s true – but it’s not better for my hips and thighs!

          Reply
  2. Sues says

    June 18, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Great tutorial! Grilled corn is so delicious 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      June 18, 2015 at 11:50 PM

      Thanks Sues – but this is really more roasted!

      Reply
  3. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    June 19, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    Grilled corn is the best summer treat! Thanks for sharing the tips, Mary.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      You’re so welcome Angie! Hope you get a chance to try my method.

      Reply
  4. William Allan McLeod says

    June 19, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    Can;t wait to try this. Thanks M, Best, A

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      Thanks Allan – enjoy!!

      Reply
  5. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    June 19, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Dave and I always cook our corn this way. And thankfully we can get ‘real’ corn here 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:38 PM

      All good, Tandy!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jovina Coughlin says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    It is very much the season here and I am getting loads of corn on the cob from my CSA. Your method for cooking corn is fantastic. I have used all the other ways and never knew about baking in the oven. This would ideal for cooking corn for a group also. I will definitely give this method a try this week.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:40 PM

      Hi Jovina – Have you tried it yet?

      Hope it worked out great for you – and yes it is a fantastic method for a crowd.

      Reply
  7. Eleni Herrera says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    What a great idea! I never thought of roasting corn like that. I’m going to try it.

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      Yes Eleni – it’s super easy and so delicious this way!

      Reply
  8. Judy says

    June 19, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    I usually put corn on the cob on the grill and now I will try the oven. I suggest squeezing fresh lime on the corn to enhance the flavor — it’s delicious!!
    Thanks Mary.

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:43 PM

      Yes Judy – I like the fresh squeezed lime juice as well!! Even adding in some fresh chopped herbs such as tarragon or dill. The point is, you don’t need the fattening butter.

      Reply
  9. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Thanks for this helpful how to! Corn on the cob is my favorite part of Summer (ok, one of them). Right now I have 8 beautiful cobs in the fridge so I can get my corn on on whenever I want.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:44 PM

      Go for it Pamela!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Anne Maxfield says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I do it like that but on the grill. Yours is a great way to do it when you’ve got a lot of people (and no grill space)! And totally agreed about the GMO corn. Look for the non-GMO corn, you’ll be amazed at how much better it tastes (but like Maureen, butter makes everything better!!).
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:45 PM

      LOL – ok, so you’re in the butter camp!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Kennedy Cole|Kcole's Creative Corner says

    June 20, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I love roasted corn. I would make a cayenne compound butter to go on top. Delicious! I’m sorry but no butter on it just doesn’t sound right, but anyways, I love the step by step pictures.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:46 PM

      Honestly, you should just try a few bites with no butter – I bet you’ll be surprised. If it’s good, non-GMO corn, it will be sweet like candy and crunchy due to this cooking method. Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    June 20, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    I tried this method a few summers ago when trying a Dorie Greenspan recipe. Thanks for the reminder—we should have local sweet corn in a few weeks!!!

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:48 PM

      Great!! Enjoy Liz!

      Reply
  13. Glamorous Glutton says

    June 22, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    I love this, I usually roast mine on the griddle, but that’s because we tend to buy it already shucked here. I’m definitely trying this with our homegrown corn. GG

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:49 PM

      Homegrown corn!?! How lovely – I’m jealous!

      Reply
  14. mimi says

    June 22, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    A fabulous tip! I’ve never done this and I can’t wait to try it!
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:49 PM

      🙂 Let me know how you like it, Mimi!

      Reply
  15. Bam's Kitchen says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Mary, this is a brilliant idea and so low maintenance. I really do dislike getting that silk from the corn everywhere. Now, I really wish I was home to go to the farmers market to get some proper fresh and tender tri-corn.

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:51 PM

      You’re right Bobbi Ann – low maintenance is a really apt description for this.

      Reply
  16. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    June 23, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Never thought to roast corn! This is such a terrific method — definitely will be trying this. Thanks!
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:52 PM

      Great John!! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  17. Raymund says

    June 24, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Thanks for this tips, really handy. Love grilling corn.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:52 PM

      You’re so welcome Raymund! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  18. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    June 27, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    I’ve cooked corn many ways but I’ve never tried baking it…must give it a try.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:53 PM

      Yes – please do give it a try Karen. You won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
  19. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    June 27, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Dear Mary Frances,

    I normally peel the corn before steaming them for 10 minutes. I never knew the silk would melt in a hot oven though.

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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

      Sometimes it doesn’t all completely melt – but this method is certainly not messy and does not produce the extra water that dilutes the natural flavor of the corn. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Great idea Mary! We cook corn in the husk too and it keeps it so moist and juicy. It can be hard to find here in the husk but when I do I always buy it 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 5, 2015 at 5:57 PM

      Wishing you luck in finding it, Lorraine!

      Reply
  21. sangeetha menon says

    July 8, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    I like corns…I like them steamed, boiled or backed….I love corn chats too. Do try some corn chats, boiled or steamed corn with indian masalas.
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    • Mary Frances says

      July 9, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      I’ll do that Sangeetha – sounds delish!!

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  22. Joan says

    July 17, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    You are right – this is the best way to cook corn!! However, I think It does depend on the corn you buy. I shopped at Soulard last weekend and bought some corn from a farmer from Imperial, Missouri. He said “sugar, this is the sweetest corn you will ever eat.” He peeled away the husk and handed me a slice. I had never eaten raw corn before. The gentleman was right – it was the best corn I have ever tasted and so, so sweet. I prepared it in the oven that night and everyone loved it and not one person reached for the butter. Thank you so much sharing this information. I have always cooked it in water and a little milk.

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