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jmcquown

wrote:
> Caesar wrote:
>> Again, I need your help.
>>
>> On Friday I am going to my dad's house and we are going to make lunch
>> together, using your suggestions for salmon patties.
>>
>> He just called me and said his buddy dropped off some fresh corn on
>> the cob, but my dad does not know how long to boil it. It will be
>> probably 2-4 ears of corn. Your suggestions and should one add salt
>> to the water.
>>
>> We are planning on having the salmon patties, cole slaw, fresh corn
>> on the cob (lots of butter!) and fresh sliced tomatoes. This should
>> be fun!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Caesar
>
> You're going to get different opinions on this. I'm the type of
> person who likes his vegetables thoroughly cooked i.e. things like
> green beans should be cooked in pot for at least an hour and seasoned
> with ham. I don't believe in dunking vegetables in boiling water for
> 2 seconds and then pulling them out and saying they're done. That
> being said, I like to drop corn on the cob in boiling water and then
> turn the heat down to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
> Some people will say all you have to do is drop the corn in boiling
> water and when the water returns to a boil the corn is done. It all
> depends on how you normally like your vegetables cooked.

I don't like green beans cooked to death, but I'm with you regarding the
dunk it and call it done thing. Might as well just eat them raw. What was
that movie? War Games. "This corn is raw!" Isn't it wonderful! You can
just taste the vitamins! Can't we cook the corn and take some pills?

I'd boil the ears of corn 5 minutes depending on the size of and number of
ears. I really enjoy it roasted on the grill. I'll give Kat's suggestion
for nuking them a try the next time I buy corn on the cob.

Jill