27 Reviews of Corn on the Cob ( Cooked in the Old Ways)

From: sugarpea

On Aug 31, 2003

Everything old is new again! This is the only way I will boil corn from now on. It is more flavorful and it's so much easier to shuck! You have to let it cool a couple of minutes but then the silk just slips right off, totally, completely, no fuss, no muss. Thanks.

From: luvmybge

On Aug 15, 2004

Sure beats trying to get all that silk off of raw corn. Same goes for the microwave... if you just have a couple or a few ears.. leave them in the husk.. drizzle a little water into them.. cover with a paper towel and microwave for about 3 minutes an ear (adding an extra minute for a third ear).

From: dolores in paradise

On Aug 14, 2004

I will never cook my corn any other way. so tender and tasty. I cut the end off so it would fit the pot..after shucking,I wiped it off with a paper towel,,silk came right off.sugarpea, thank you so much for this tip.

From: Zwerg

On Oct 28, 2007

This is a great recipe especially if the weather doesn't permit grilling. For years I've preferred "grilled corn on the cob". Soak corn with husked on in water for 30 minutes or more. While cooking your other foods on main grill, just place corn on top rack of grill or to the side. Depending on your grill temperature, cook 20 to 30 mins. Spray with water when husks start looking to dry out while grilling. Let cool a little before shucking the husks. The silks come right off.

From: quantumgirl

On Jul 24, 2006

Love this recipe! This is how we always make corn on the cob, with the exception that I only cook it about three to six minutes (especially for younger corn). In the summer, we sometimes cook a bunch and make our whole dinner out of this with fresh herb butter, it's that wonderful. The corn stays fresh longer in the husk as well. As my mom taught me, do be sure to peek under the husk at the top and pick cobs with small, even, healthy-looking kernals.

From: woodland hues

On Oct 2, 2007

I've enjoyed good corn using other recipes I found here but...we've never enjoyed corn as much as tonight prepared this way. Boiled a couple of minutes less only, it was melt in your mouth heaven. The husks and silk threads came away so easily, too. If it was good enough for great-great grandmother, it's good enough (more than good enough)for me!

From: nita 284904 southern girl

On Aug 12, 2006

Boy what flavor, dh wanted to know what I did different..now this is the only way he wants it cooked... it's so easy yet i'd never thought of trying it. Thanks for sharing.

From: LEEZAH4

On Aug 9, 2006

Outstanding! I have already made this twice! This method really seems to lock in the flavor. A keeper for sure. Thank You

From: Ilysse

On May 3, 2008

I don't see big deal. Sorry, but it didn't taste any different than the stuff I peel. Having to serve kids is no fun either. My fingers are hurting now from trying to peel hot corn. Personally I prefer my corn raw anyway but even DH and the kids agree that it was more trouble than it was worth. Sorry. Glad others have found it better.

From: Mrsvamp

On Jul 12, 2006

So easy and yummy! The silk comes right off. I love the taste of fresh corn. Thanks.