What’s the best way to cook corn on the cob?
Boil no more than 30 seconds, add butter. ~Patrick Biesemans, Cold Spring
Boil for 5 to 7 minutes with a bit of milk and sugar. ~Mary Paden, Fishkill
Don’t cook it, or put it in an open fire, husks on, after my special rub. ~Dave Merandy, Cold Spring
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Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.
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The easiest way to cook corn on the cob is to cut off the husks about ½ inch from the bottom. Pour water on the exposed bottom and pop it into the microwave for 5 minutes, after which you can easily peel off the husks and silks to eat. If you cook more than two at a time, increase the cooking time by a minute for every additional piece of corn.
Soak the cobs for 30 minutes with husks on, then grill. Or use a steam basket on the stove.