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A Quintessential Prairie Dinner

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Terry

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Many would not call this a complete dinner, but it’s one this house looks forward to each summer.

I have mine with just butter and salt. Hubs adds pepper as well .

Both of us were raised in families where corn on the cob was a complete summer meal. Both of our Moms made big pots full in boiling water.

I’ve found several prep methods that are far easier and quicker (and more flavourful) than the boiling method.

This time, I just wrapped the shucked cobs in damp paper towels and then microwaved two cobs at a time for seven minutes (total time – not each)

My favourite method is four shucked cobs in the Instant Pot for two minutes at high pressure, which we’ll do next time.

Do you ever have corn on the cob by itself for a meal?

What’s your fave prep method for this veggie?

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10 responses to “A Quintessential Prairie Dinner”

  1. Suzanne@PictureRetirement Avatar
    Suzanne@PictureRetirement

    Yes, I have. I like my corn, boiled and sprinkled with salt. So satisfying…On the grill is good too.

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      Terry

      Thanks for sharing your fave prep methods, Suzanne!

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  2. A Creative Spirit Avatar
    A Creative Spirit

    I love corn on the cob dripping in butter. However, we don’t eat it much because I only see it shrunk wrapped in plastic. They feed the animals with the fresh grown in the feeds. It does not seem popular here

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      Terry

      Sorry to hear that, Carole. Here in North America, we have both feed corn and table corn. We buy it fresh in the husks during summer months.

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  3. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    I love corn on the cob (and butter & salt). I could make corn on the cob a meal in itself but I don’t think I could sell Dan on the idea. I will have to try the Instapot pot method. We generally barbecue ours – with steak and a potato.

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      Terry

      Years ago, we made it on the BBQ (in the husks), which was good too. The Instant Pot method is quick, easy, not messy, and has results we love.

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    explorenewness

    Yum! I’ll have to try the Instapot method! And yes, butter and salt on corn is all one needs! :o)

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      Terry

      I think you’ll love the instant pot method,Lenore. They’re tender crisp and full of flavour. Just 1 cup of water in pot. If the cobs are long, I cut them in half so they fit well. And shuck them of course and remove silk before cooking. Enjoy!

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  5. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    I LOVE corn on the cob. I haven’t had it by itself for a meal, but I have had fresh corn on the cob and tomatoes for a meal. We are lucky to enjoy fresh corn on the cob both at home and at Big Cypress during the Winter. Enjoy!

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      Terry

      Thanks, Betty! … With tomatoes sounds like an interesting combo. I’ll have to try that as soon as the new tomatoes are ready at the farmers market. Have a fab day!

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