Delicious Sweet Corn Recipes to Try at Home

Whether you're a fan of the succulent flavor and texture of sweet corn or simply love trying new recipes at home, this guide will introduce you to a few delicious ways to prepare sweet corn.

1. How to Prepare Sweet Corn at Home

Husk and Silk

Husk and silk the corn by sliding off the outer husk and removing the silk. Place the corn in a large pot of cold water. Bring the water rapidly to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat before letting it sit for 3 minutes.

The corn should be perfectly cooked!

Interesting Fact: Sweet corn comes in two varieties - one that’s meant for human consumption and another for livestock. While sweet corn is typically sweeter, some field corn can also be sweet but lacks a specific gene that makes it so. Sweet corn is often packed in cans with added sugar, or in the case of fresh corn, it is prepared without extra sugar.

2. Show Stopper Corn Ribs

Butter Garlic Sauce

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a pan. Saute 1 teaspoon of minced garlic (or garlic powder). Add 1/2 teaspoon of chopped coriander, salt to taste, and mixed herbs and chili flakes if you like. Cook on medium flame for two minutes and switch off the gas flame.

Process:

Roast a pan and cut it into two halves. Slit the pan into multiple pieces. Apply the butter garlic sauce. Top with red chili powder and grill for 20 minutes, turning each ear a quarter turn every 5 minutes. Enjoy your delicious corn ribs!

3. Easy Boiled Corn Recipe

Here is a simple way to cook corn on the cob:

Boil the corn for about 20 minutes. Alternatively, butter the corn all over, season with salt and black pepper to taste (your choice), and wrap in aluminum foil before grilling for about 20 minutes, turning each ear a quarter turn every 5 minutes.

4. Grilled Buttered Corn

Follow these steps for a mouth-watering grilled buttered corn:

Prepare a microwave-safe bowl and add one cup of corn. Cover the bowl and steam for 5 minutes. Add in steamed, cooked corn along with salt and pepper. Finish by adding butter and mixing well. Serve the buttered corn immediately.

Planting Sweet Corn at Home

To grow sweet corn at home, you'll need to plant the right variety of seeds. While you can't exactly “make” sweet corn, you can try cultivating it in your garden. Here are a few steps to get you started:

Choose the Peaches and Cream sweet corn seeds. Plant the seeds in rows, ensuring there is enough distance between each plant for growth. Check on your corn every day, especially after rainfall, as the plants need water to grow. Be prepared for pests like rabbits that might want to take a bite. Protect your plants with fencing or other repellents.

Enjoy the Fun of Cooking! Sweet corn is versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you're roasting, boiling, or grilling, it's a delight to savor the sweet taste of corn at any time of the year.