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How to Make the Best Corn on the Cob..Really!

I know, I know..trust me once you fix Corn on the Cob this way, you'll never stop!

Lucy Hudnall

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Start water on high heat to boil. DO NOT ADD ANYTHING..espically SALT!

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Grab some ears of Corn out of freezer. These were out of the garden. 🐝

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Set aside vinegar and sugar. I know ..the suspense is killing me too!

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Allow the water to come to a full boil.

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Add 2 Tablespoons of sugar.

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And 2 Tablespoons of Vinegar.

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Mix well. Allow it to come back to a full boil.

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Add ears of corn, fresh or frozen.

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Making sure they are all under the water.

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Replace lid to come back to full boil again.

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For fresh, allow to come to full boil. Turn off heat. For frozen, full boil 10 min. Turn off heat. The ears should be floating. Replace lid for 10 more min. to steam the ears. They're Ready!

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Stab a chopstick in the center. Corn on a stick!

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Now you can add Salt and Butter. Or Mayonnaise and Parmesan Cheese! Enjoy!😋

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For inquisitive minds.

You're Done

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Lucy Hudnall

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Married to my Best Friend, Mother of Three Wonderful Children, Nurse at a Children's Hospital and Love..Love Getting a Bargain!

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Corn on Cob

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2 Tablespoons Sugar

2 Tablespoons Vinegar

Thanks Serene.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 2 weeks ago

Great Sena!

Lucy Hudnall (author) 2 weeks ago

Sounds scrumptious!! I plan to b corny 🌽soon and will try this! 👻😀

Serene Snapguider 2 weeks ago

I just tried it. It's absolutely amazing.

Sena Narukumi 2 weeks ago

It is.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 7 months ago

I have to try this, sounds very yummy. Ty🎃

Yvonne Banuchi 7 months ago

Dude you are seriously welcome!

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Dude. Seriously. Thank you.

Rob Bejusca 8 months ago

Helen, thank you for reminding me. Just updated for Fresh.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Have you done this with fresh corn? Would it alter the cook time?

Helen Greenstein 8 months ago

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Ahh I see will definitely have to try this one then. You can't beat a good corn on the cob

Joanna Harze 8 months ago

Super cool!! 👌

Serene Snapguider 8 months ago

Thank you Anthony. Good Luck

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

I will try this tomorrow

Anthony Gutierrez 8 months ago

Hmmmm. Will try.

Monique Herbert 8 months ago

Omar you are welcome!

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

I knew there was a way to make corn juicier. Thanks!!

Omar Balaa 8 months ago

Sweet Nicole, I love your comment! People like you are the reason I continue to make these guides to teach the ways of my Southern family. ❤

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

I love u for this and haven't even tried yet but I trust you on this!!

Nicole Wims-McIntyre 8 months ago

It really does make it big difference Bruce.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

I'm really wanting to try this

Bruce Wahl 8 months ago

The vinegar clings to whatever is between the kernels making them pop up and be crisp. The sugar does the opposite of salt. Salt draws moisture out of the food. Sugar helps the food retain its moisture which makes the kernels juicy.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

So I'm curious what does adding sugar and vinegar do the the corn?

Joanna Harze 8 months ago

You are welcome.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Thanks

Faisal Merheb 8 months ago

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Serene it is nice. Dear Hubby just picked up seeds for this year's plantings.. Peaches&Cream!

Lucy Hudnall (author) 2 weeks ago

So nice to be able to grow your own vegetables!! 👍

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Lucy Hudnall (author) 2 weeks ago

Haha!!

Serene Snapguider 2 weeks ago

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Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Ahh!! Good point!! @Lucy

Amanda Greensworth 8 months ago

You don't want the pasta soggy, al dente. :)

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Awesome!! So if that's true about the salt, why is it suggested to add salt to pasta? That doesn't make sense - unless you want dried out tasting pasta.

Amanda Greensworth 8 months ago

Me too Maxine! I seen on Paula Dean that's the way she likes it. True Southerner!

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

Chemical reactions. Vinegar binds with whatever is between the kernels and adheres to the water. Making the kernels perk up and be crisp. Sugar does the opposite of salt. Salt attracts moisture so draws moisture out of food, sugar repels moisture so kernels stay juicy.

Lucy Hudnall (author) 8 months ago

What does the vinegar and sugar do??? Very curious.

Amanda Greensworth 8 months ago