Hat Tip to Jim Shugart and his corn-on-the-cob microwave recommendation
Neighbor just finished a grocery run for me which included 6 nice ears of corn. I remembered Jim's almost annual posts about how easy and effective preparation was by using a microwave oven. Did a search, found a bunch of threads with his input, and of course the YouTube video. This will be done this Memorial Day weekend!
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May 28, 2021, 12:02 PM
frayedends
I’d point out that this method of husking works no matter how it’s cooked. I grill them and still peel this way.
These go to eleven.
May 28, 2021, 12:45 PM
Muddflap
I love corn fixed this way. I think I read about it here around 4 years ago, and have been fixing it that way ever since. It’s just so damn easy, and comes out perfect every time.
May 28, 2021, 02:15 PM
GT-40DOC
This is the only way I do corn on the cob these days.
May 28, 2021, 02:29 PM
cparktd
I guess you can do how ever many fit in the microwave? Increased time? I serve ~19 people when we have a family cookout.
I usually butter season and wrap in foil to grill. Could this be done the day before and overnight them in the fridge for times sake?
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May 28, 2021, 02:46 PM
ersatzknarf
We love to start off our corn on the cob by nuking them first on a plate with plastic wrap, before putting them on the grill.
Once on the grill and going, starting to get color and grill marks, then start applying soy sauce splashes and turning to make them super delicious.
The aroma of the soy sauce hitting the hot, hot grill is glorious
Yummmmmmmm
May 28, 2021, 02:48 PM
1s1k
I do it like this but I soak the corn in water and then it steams it so it cooks faster and more evenly while on the grill.
Like frayed ends said it husks the same no matter how it’s cooked.
May 28, 2021, 03:28 PM
bald1
No grill, green egg, smoker, etc. here in my old age. So the microwave is the ticket for us.
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May 28, 2021, 03:51 PM
signewt
I do it this way in recent years. It freaks out my Sweet Bride, as she has a more traditional & complex method.
Made a deal....if I do the corn, THIS is the way I will do it. If SHE wants it some other way, she can fix it.
Hats off to Jim Shugart for the introduction.
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May 28, 2021, 09:41 PM
Bassamatic
This is a good reminder. I've seen it before but always forget to do it. Will try it this weekend.
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May 28, 2021, 09:55 PM
OKCGene
Another happy and satisfied user thanks to Jim. .
May 29, 2021, 07:13 AM
OttoSig
Important to remember corn doesn't necessarily cook, it just softens, you can eat it straight off the stalk. So any preparation method is just making it more palatable.
Shit don't digest either lol.
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May 29, 2021, 07:55 AM
Jim Shugart
Jim's having to avoid corn and such now. He gained too much weight last year.
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May 29, 2021, 08:19 AM
cne32507
I like to serve COTC with grill marks, so I use Jim's microwave, shuck (so easy), then heat up on the grill to get the charring. Best of both ways!
May 29, 2021, 08:52 AM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by ersatzknarf: We love to start off our corn on the cob by nuking them first on a plate with plastic wrap, before putting them on the grill.
Once on the grill and going, starting to get color and grill marks, then start applying soy sauce splashes and turning to make them super delicious.
The aroma of the soy sauce hitting the hot, hot grill is glorious
Yummmmmmmm
Damn, this sounds good. I'll give it a try this weekend. Another way is to coat the corn with garlic butter when hot. Very good.
Jim
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May 30, 2021, 11:05 AM
TRIO
I sprinkle my COTC with a spice called "Aw Shucks" Roasted Corn Spice.
