Thanks for the corn on the cob cooking tip.

[techs]

I can't find the thread this was mentioned in but I tried it and its worth a repost.
How to cook corn in the microwave, quick and easy. Just tried it and it works great and tastes as good as boiled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBF6bv4Oe4

 

[JamesV]

I need to try that. I usually shuck the corn and clean it, then wrap two ears in wax paper, and toss them in the microwave for 3 minutes.

 

[sixone]

Wow, eight minutes seems like an awfully long time. Maybe he's using an older microwave?

 

[MontyAC]

I just boil them in a pot.

 

[Jeeebus]

I just boil them in a pot.

Like God intended.

 

[biostud]

Thanks for sharing, Ill try that. I've also just learned how to make a poached egg in 45 sec in a microwave oven.

 

[Thebobo]

I cook for 2.5 to 3 minutes and let cool a little and eat.

Same at cook outs, or on the grill just toss the corn in the fire for a couple of minutes.

 

[disappoint]

I just boil them in a pot.

A pot with water, milk, butter, sugar and salt. Not too much sugar and salt though.

 

[JEDI]

I can't find the thread this was mentioned in but I tried it and its worth a repost.
How to cook corn in the microwave, quick and easy. Just tried it and it works great and tastes as good as boiled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBF6bv4Oe4

so why cant u do the same thing boiling it in water?
after u boil it, cut end off and shake corn out?

 

[QueBert]

had deep fries corn on the cob at the Del Mar fair, needless to say it totally destroyed my old favorite way which was cooked on a webber grill.

 

[Markbnj]

I think that may have been my post, but I don't recall the thread either. The technique works great, but as noted it doesn't scale up to many ears. You're better off with the old boiling or steaming or grilling method in that case. But for a couple of ears to go along with dinner it really works well.

 

[sdifox]

Steam them to retain sweetness. I leave a layer of husk on it.

 

[DrPizza]

Glad it works good for you OP. Personally, I have a large stockpot that has two different sized strainers that can both go into it. I'll just put in about 1/2" to an inch of hot water in the bottom, crank up the heat on my highest burner, and put the corn in the larger strainer. Definitely takes less than 8 minutes, and I can feed a family of 4 in that time (8 ears). I'm definitely going to try to shuck them this way the next time I cook corn though (but not in a microwave!)

 

[manimal]

I think dr pizza should have a blind taste test of microwave corn and boiled corn. See which prepariotion method the goats like.

I made corn today and I microwaved it. My mil and fil looked at me very strangely. They could not believe it was that good. I rarely use the microwave and even refuse to let my kids eat cheapo boxed Mac and cheese or lips and assholes hot dogs instead making Quattro formagio penne and My uncle the butchers thin linked Italian sausage.

When I was younger I though microwaves were the tools of satan.now I realize I was the tool...

 

[dullard]

When I was younger I though microwaves were the tools of satan.now I realize I was the tool...

The proper use of microwaves includes a simple one question test:

Question 1) How many ingredients do you want to heat up at the same time?
A) One ingredient.
B) More than one ingredient.

If you answered (A), then you will find that the microwave is often the best tool to get that job done.

If you answered (B), then you will find that the microwave is often the worst tool to select.

Maybe a few examples will help. Suppose you want to heat corn. How many ingredients? One. Therefore microwaving will often be a great choice. Example 2: suppose you want to heat water, is microwaving a good choice? How many ingredients? One, therefore microwaving is often a good choice. Final example: suppose you want to cook a pineapple upside down cake. How many ingredients in it? More than one, thus you probably will be better off using a different heating mechanism.

There are a few exceptions (i.e. steak; but then one might argue that meat and fat are more than one ingredient), but in general it is a great rule-of-thumb. Use it and the microwave will be a tool and not you.

Note: the same test works when choosing name-brand foods vs. store brand foods. If it is one ingredient, usually the store brand is just as good. If not, usually get the real stuff.

 

[DrPizza]

I think dr pizza should have a blind taste test of microwave corn and boiled corn. See which prepariotion method the goats like.

I made corn today and I microwaved it. My mil and fil looked at me very strangely. They could not believe it was that good. I rarely use the microwave and even refuse to let my kids eat cheapo boxed Mac and cheese or lips and assholes hot dogs instead making Quattro formagio penne and My uncle the butchers thin linked Italian sausage.

When I was younger I though microwaves were the tools of satan.now I realize I was the tool...

How long does it take to microwave 8 ears of corn? Takes about 5-6 minutes to steam it.

 

[ShagglestheLion]

i like using a toaster oven.

the radiation from microwaves kills essential nutrients in the food.

 

[Howard]

Like God intended.

Whenever I hear that I want to intend my fist into their face like God.

 

[dullard]

i like using a toaster oven.

the radiation from microwaves kills essential nutrients in the food.

Other cooking methods are often worse: http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/cha...p?text_id=5493&channel_id=9&relation_id=26047

 

[manimal]

How long does it take to microwave 8 ears of corn? Takes about 5-6 minutes to steam it.

Total prep for 8 was probably 8-10 minutes including the chop and squeeze. Does take a bit less time to clean up after waving.
In terms of efficiency when cooking for a bunch of people I will still steam. Since most people still boil microwaving will still be a big upgrade taste wise.

I think this week ill do a taste test for the triplets. Two ears each steamed vs waved, I bet a bunch of it ends up on the walls...

I have three and a half year old triplets so were barely out the dark ages. ie diaper days.

 

[DrPizza]

You cooked 8 ears of corn in a microwave in 8-10 minutes? I have trouble believing there's enough energy for that much heat. I do agree that boiling removes a lot of the flavor though.

 

[DrPizza]

i like using a toaster oven.

the radiation from microwaves kills essential nutrients in the food.

I'm not sure if you're joking, or an idiot. The only way "radiation" kills essential nutrients is through the reactions through heat as the food heats up. So, yes, it's true, microwaves destroy nutrients. However, you probably heard this from some tinfoil hat site or granola site where people latch on to simple facts without really examining them. The truth is that ALL heating methods - are going to kill those essential nutrients just as much.

 

[EliteRetard]

I'm not sure if you're joking, or an idiot. The only way "radiation" kills essential nutrients is through the reactions through heat as the food heats up. So, yes, it's true, microwaves destroy nutrients. However, you probably heard this from some tinfoil hat site or granola site where people latch on to simple facts without really examining them. The truth is that ALL heating methods - are going to kill those essential nutrients just as much.

Now I'm not going to argue one way or another, but there is a difference in the way microwaves cook.

Set an oven to 250*F. Stick your hand in there for a few minutes, it's not so bad.
Stick your hand in a microwave and let it run. If you can last a minute you get a cookie.

Boiling or other low temp cooking methods (toaster oven) are doing less damage. A microwave cooks quickly with high temps that radiate into the objects (mostly through water/fat). I wouldn't be surprised to see more nutrient damage on the outer surfaces because of this. The high heat of a microwave can cause cellular damage as well, look at the texture difference between nuked and steamed vegetables (firm vs floppy).

Overall how much nutrient difference there would be I dunno...and I would guess other high temp cooking methods would be the same/similar. Without some good scientific data I wouldn't want to make a bet...but I think there's a possibility that some cooking methods are "healthier" than others.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Now I'm not going to argue one way or another, but there is a difference in the way microwaves cook.

Set an oven to 250*F. Stick your hand in there for a few minutes, it's not so bad.
Stick your hand in a microwave and let it run. If you can last a minute you get a cookie.

Boiling or other low temp cooking methods (toaster oven) are doing less damage. A microwave cooks quickly with high temps that radiate into the objects (mostly through water/fat). I wouldn't be surprised to see more nutrient damage on the outer surfaces because of this. The high heat of a microwave can cause cellular damage as well, look at the texture difference between nuked and steamed vegetables (firm vs floppy).

Overall how much nutrient difference there would be I dunno...and I would guess other high temp cooking methods would be the same/similar. Without some good scientific data I wouldn't want to make a bet...but I think there's a possibility that some cooking methods are "healthier" than others.

A microwave works by exciting water molecules so the max temp a microwave is going to create is boiling temp or slightly above (superheated). It's ultimately a lower temp method than using a toaster oven, grill, or any other heating method except for something like sous vide.

Sorry dude, but you're way off on this one. You should give up this argument before you dig yourself further.

 

[sportage]

The state fair has a booth serving corn on the cob.
Its to die for. Best tasting ever.
The closest I found to their method, which involved wrapping the corn in foil, baking, then pealing back, dipping into butter, then serving (their method).
The closest I found to getting that taste was the microwave solution.
Really works.
No wrapping in foil. No cutting. Just microwave, peal back, butter and salt, EAT!
I did notice at the state fair booth, they used the corn where the kernels on the cob are a mix of white and yellow corn.
I don't know what that type of corn is called, but it seems to taste much sweeter than regular all yellow kerneled ears of corn.
And they do not cut off the end. That is used as a handle/holder for eating.