slo’s FRIDAY 7/5 poll - Corn On The Cob 🌽

[slo]

Corn on the cob is a staple summertime treat for many of us. We cook it a home, we eat it at festivals and go to local corn roasts. But how does the majority of us truly feel about corn on the cob? My DH eats it when I serve it, but he’s just ok with it - he says it’s to messy and would rather just eat corn with a fork. So tell us today…..

What is your opinion of corn on the cob?
Where do you eat it?
(multiple choice)

*Poll request…..if you put toppings on your corn on the cob, that’s different than the normal butter and salt, please post what they are. Many of us would enjoy trying something new. Thanks



For Me……I love corn on the cob. I try to serve it at least 2-3 times during the summer. I served it last night with our burgers and baked beans, which is what inspired this poll. I just put butter and salt on mine, but would be willing to try something new. I only eat it at home, because I will agree with my DH about them being messy. I also don’t like my teeth being filled with corn (it gets in between my teeth) and then talking with people (when I’d be at a festival or local corn roast)- drives me crazy. At home, I floss my teeth right after dinner.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Corn on the cob is awesome!

The roasted street corn from Chilis is particularly good.

(PS it is 7/5)

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I like it, almost love it.... my only complaint is getting it stuck in my teeth. We have at at home and other's homes. I go with butter, salt, and pepper.

 

[Southernmiss]

I like the flavor, not the mess. I cut mine off the cob, then eat it.

 

[pinkxray]

Made some last night with grilled steak. I like butter and salt. Don’t really need to mess with perfection.

 

[_19disnA]

Like it and the best tasting corn is in the summer when it is freshly picked. Many other times of the year it tastes tough/chewy and has no flavor.

 

[Kitty 34]

I like it, almost love it.... my only complaint is getting it stuck in my teeth. We have at at home and other's homes. I go with butter, salt, and pepper.

My reply, exactly.

 

[Christine]

I eat fresh corn-on-the cob almost every day in the summer. Probably 2 ears a night. Between the corn and watermelon, I probably put on an extra 10 lbs over the summer.

 

[mamamary]

I like it but rarely make it anymore. A few years ago my family said none of them really like it.

 

[Meriweather]

I like it a lot.
I served it yesterday with our 4th feast.
I didn't eat any. I would have to take the time to take it off the cob and didn't have the time.
We had some left so today I should get one.
We have it 2-3 times a year.
I only put butter on it

 

[NannyBeBe]

We love corn on the cob and eat it whenever we can get it fresh. I like it with just butter and salt. I have fond memories of my grandma sending me out to the garden to pick a few ears of corn for dinner. Nothing sweeter than that.

 

[LoveDaisy]

I love fresh sweet corn. In addition to boiling or cooking it on the grill I also like to cut it off the cob, dice up a couple jalapeños and cook it in a large frying pan with some butter, salt and pepper. The corn is so sweet and that little bit of heat with it is perfect.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

It’s ok…I’ve never been a huge fan. If I do have it, it’s plain or with some butter.

It’s also something where I think it’s noticeably better where I grew up. NJ has this variety of white sweet corn that I find to be much juicier and more flavorful. Corn in other areas has more of a starchy consistency and savory flavor.

 

[leebee]

We eat a lot of corn on the cob in the summer- maybe once a week? I love it and eat it both at home and at friends' homes. I usually boil it as that is fast and easy, but sometimes we'll soak it with the husks on (I put it in a cooler so there's plenty of space), then roast it on the BBQ grill. I like it with just butter, but sometimes also add salt and pepper. One of my favorite places to eat corn on the cob is at Animal Kingdom, from the outdoor food stall near the Safari ride. They put some sort of seasoning on it and grill it- it's a wonderful snack/lunch!

 

[BrianL]

I like it fine, but hardly ever have it. Sometimes when I'm grilling I will throw some on in the husk, then you just peel and eat!

 

[lovesmurfs]

Sometimes when I'm grilling I will throw some on in the husk, then you just peel and eat!

Same! Thats' the only way we eat it!

 

[ronandannette]

I’ve don’t like it - it’s a nasty mess to eat and I far prefer kernel corn. I do make it a time or two a year when the local stuff is in season. I’ve got a simple way of cooking it - remove the silk and throw it into the oven to roast, husk and all. It gives it an intense corn-y flavour that everybody raves about, especially if they’re used to having it boiled.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Fresh sweet corn from the local farmers markets are the best tasting ears of corn. And Illinois has some of the best there is. We love corn on the cob and will eat it just about anywhere.

 

[BrianL]

Same! Thats' the only way we eat it!

That's the best way to cook it. I've never understood whey some people - ahem, my mom - will peel the corn then wrap it in foil for the grill. It already has a wrapper!

 

[HopperFan]

Love it, eat often at home. Butter and Salt added.

I cut mine off the cob, so I avoid other than home.

NOTE: I boil my corn with about 2 tablespoons of sugar. Even if your corn isn't very sweet the sugar helps change that.