# Favorite way to make corn on the cob - need answer fast **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 3, 2015, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162 "2015-05-03T17:41:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/41 "2015-05-04T19:58:27Z")
I’m really surprised at how few people seem to grill it naked, no husk or foil. It’s soooo much better that way IMO, and comes out very different from other methods, which steam the corn and don’t get nearly as much caramel bits. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/42 "2015-05-04T19:59:18Z")
This is probably better suited to Cafe Society. I’ll move it there. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/43 "2015-05-04T20:00:21Z")
Strip the husk, nuke to warm it up, then grill until nicely charred. Strip the corn from the cob with a knife and combine with chili powder, cotija cheese and lime juice. I _hate_ cobbed corn, so off the cob it comes. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/44 "2015-05-04T20:06:58Z")
I always do it on the grill. I like it best with butter/hotsauce/S&P and wrapped in foil, but sometimes I just toss them on naked and unwrapped if I’m in a hurry (or out of foil). I’ve done it soaked in the husk before but it’s too much of a pain (literally!) to peel hot corn. ---
**Author:** ![Shalmanese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/45 "2015-05-04T20:19:56Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I had some interesting corn last year at a BBQ. Grilled, then brushed with mayo, add some chili powder, and squeeze lime juice over all. The mayo just melts like butter. You can also sprinkle a grated salty cheese on top. That’s Mexican street corn! ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/46 "2015-05-04T20:22:53Z")
On the grill, but no husk. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/47 "2015-05-04T20:24:31Z")
Indian-style: Strip the husk (or make into a large handle for the cob) and grill it over an open flame or hot coals. Cook it unevenly—most kernels will be dark yellow, but there will be some that are overcooked—orange, brown, burnt black. It makes for a nice variation in texture—plump/juicy/sweet, chewy, crispy And then season it with: 1. Mustard seed oil and salt, or 2. lime juice and powdered chili ---
**Author:** ![Apocalypso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/48 "2015-05-05T02:23:36Z")
Last year we tried something new: We soaked them in water, put them on a cookie sheet and baked in the oven at 350 degrees. I think we cooked them for about an hour or a little longer but don’t remember. They came out great, and are easier to peel than raw. ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2015, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162/49 "2015-05-05T16:23:37Z")
I mostly boil with a bit of sugar. As mentioned earlier, important thing is to get your sweet corn as fresh as possible. The sugars start turning to starch as soon as you pick the corn. If you live in a corn growing area (I’m in Iowa), the ONLY proper way to get your peaches and cream corn is off of a farmer’s truck parked in a parking lot. 50 cents an ear. Buying from a grocery store (especially if chilled) is crazy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-way-to-make-corn-on-the-cob-need-answer-fast/719162.md?page=2)