How do I cook corn on the cob?

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Polgara2 · 27/08/2006 15:22

Have bought corn on the cob for dh and dd1 and belatedly remembered that the last time I did it, it was as hard as the hobs of hell as my mil says (whatever they are!!). Anyhow, so what do I do with them - if they are not nice again I will not be popular!

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nutcracker · 27/08/2006 15:25

I buy frozen ones and boil them for 10 minutes usually. Not sure how long if fresh though sorry.

Mum2FunkyDude · 27/08/2006 15:25

Try this

sallystrawberry · 27/08/2006 15:26

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throckenholt · 27/08/2006 15:28

steam them for 15-20 mins.

I have to say that bought ones are never brilliant - they really need to be fresh off the plant and straight into cooking - apparently the sugars change to starch really quickly.

bran · 27/08/2006 15:34

I love barbecued corn, or I cook it under a hot grill, turning it when it starts to go dark brown.

Tickle · 27/08/2006 15:59

we boil 8-10 mins, but the secret is tons of butter

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Polgara2 · 27/08/2006 16:07

Hmm thanks ladies. Am sure I boiled them for this long last time (must be the way I'm looking at them!) but will try again! Oh do I need lots of water or just enough to cover - maybe this is where I went wrong?

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Polgara2 · 27/08/2006 22:02

Well they were a success! DD said they were fantastic so thank you all.

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