noun. Also called shucking. the act of removing husks, especially those of corn. What is it called when you take the leaves off of corn? Detasseling corn is removing the pollen-producing flowers, the tassel, from the tops of corn (maize) plants and placing them on the ground. It is a Read more…
To pick corn properly, grab the ear firmly, placing your thumb toward the top of the ear and your middle finger closer to the base of the ear. Snap the ear against the stalk and pull upward. That’s it! Now your corn is ready to cook and eat. How do Read more…
Pour 1 cup dried corn into a medium saucepan. Sprinkle 2 tsp. Pour 2 cups cold water over the corn. Stir the water and corn gently to mix. Place the saucepan on your stove over low heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender. Salt and pepper Read more…
male swan. The male swan is called a cob and a female is called a pen and group of swans is called a herd. What kind of swan is a cob? male swanThe male swan is called the Cob. He typically weighs more and looks slightly larger than the female Read more…
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Alternatively preheat the broiler to low, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Brush the corn with melted butter or olive oil. Grill the corn until hot and lightly charred all over, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the Read more…
How to Reheat Corn on the Cob on a Grill Preheat the grill for about 10 to 15 minutes. Place the corn on the grill. Use a pair of tongs to turn the cobs every 30 seconds. The corn will be ready after two rotations. How do you reheat corn Read more…
The Classic Cobb Salad is one of my all-time favorite salads. It’s the perfect salad for dinner because beyond the greens it’s got so much more; cheese, bacon, avocado, eggs, chicken, and corn. What’s in Cobb salad? Classic American Cobb salad, a composed salad with bacon, avocado, chicken breast, tomato, Read more…
World’s largest corn cob measures 39.5cm in Jala, Nayarit. What is the biggest corn ever? The winning cob measured 39.5 centimeters long, beating out the next largest by only a half centimeter. Are corn cobs all the same size? Although the size of a cob of corn can vary slightly, Read more…
Just combine the melted butter and oil in the squeeze container, and give it a quick shake. That’s it! The condiment bottle is easy to pass around the table, letting each person douse their corn to taste. The butter mix will stay liquidy all evening, even through second helpings. How Read more…
Cover the corn with a large piece of aluminum foil; tuck the foil in around the edges to seal in the heat. Place several clean towels in the cooler on top of the foil, using enough towels to fill the cooler to the top. How do you keep corn on Read more…