{"id":1008694,"date":"2020-08-19T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1008694"},"modified":"2024-10-03T08:21:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T13:21:56","slug":"how-to-cook-sweet-corn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-sweet-corn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Corn on the Cob, 7 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"45909\"]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFew things symbolize the peak of American summer more than a crop of fresh sweet corn<\/a>. Whether you grow it yourself or buy it at a farmers market, grocery store or roadside stand, the real challenge arises once you get your bounty home. (Psst:\u00a0<\/em>Here's\u00a0how to pick corn<\/a> that's perfectly fresh.)\r\n\r\nSo, how many ways can you cook corn? We put seven corn-cooking methods to the test: grilling, boiling, steaming, slow-cooking, oven-roasting, air-frying and microwaving.\r\n

How We Tested Each Method<\/h2>\r\nIn testing, we prepared two ears of corn using each technique outlined below. While some call for cooking the corn with or without husks, we opted to remove them all for consistency. (Learn how to shuck corn<\/a>.) We included our cooking tips and opinions on when each method will be most useful, so you'll have all the info you need to choose the one that's right for you.\r\n

Grilled Corn<\/h2>\r\n\"an\r\n\r\nWe love how corn on the grill gets infused with smoky flavor! The kernels get some char while still remaining sweet and juicy.\r\n

How to Grill Corn<\/h3>\r\nBegin by preheating your gas or charcoal grill<\/a>. Place each ear of shucked corn on a 12-inch square piece of heavy-duty foil. Top with a tablespoon of butter and a standard-size ice cube. Then, wrap each ear tightly and grill over high heat for roughly 20 minutes.\r\n

Tips for Grilling Corn<\/h4>\r\n