corn on the cob/ a different topping

bearfoot · Jun 23, 2014

yesterday, while makeing sauce for the ribs, as planned, corn finished 1st. i sat down and noticed a different flavor/ taste. told my wife i didn't understand how the corn had a lemon taste. in my haste i put the shaker of lemon/pepper on the table. put it in the bbq sauce. i always use salt and pepper,on corn, but after several ears, the pepper can have a numbing effect. usually blacken everything, eggs, homefries,V8, meat, not fish so much. but the lemon/ pepper flavor on the corn was a different/ pleaseing taste. what special seasonings have you tested, and liked on corn on the cob. had one friend that liked red hot sauce on corn! thank you for your suggestions. told my young grandson not long ago, we learn something new every day.

moosedog · Jun 23, 2014

Some of life's best discoveries are by accident. I am making corn on the cob tomorrow and will try it.

Muley Gil · Jun 23, 2014

I read somewhere lately of putting mayo on corn on the cob.

Personally, I'll stick to real butter and salt.

gdnagle · Jun 23, 2014

Muley Gil said:
I read somewhere lately of putting mayo on corn on the cob.

Personally, I'll stick to real butter and salt.

Been doing it for years, Hellman's, I very seldom use butter anymore one corn, just everything else.

Lemon pepper is also good on sliced cucumbers. It never hurts to experiment or try it by accident. Lemon pepper will give anything a little kick.

GreyRider · Jun 23, 2014

Here's what I do- take your unhusked corn ear & a scissors. Snip off the top about 1/2" above the cob. Then stick it under running water like you're trying to fill up a ballon. Use your fingers like an "ok" sign to seal between the faucet and the corn. Corn will inflate with water. Throw it on the grill for 15 mins. Don't worry about drips. Corn will steam in the husk. Never a scorch mark. Works like a charm.

turbo6 · Jun 23, 2014

Lately I've been doing butter and crab seasoning. Corn is pretty versatile, lots of different things compliment it. :thumbup:

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chaparrito · Jun 23, 2014

Estilo Mexicano:
Mayo, lime juice, chile powder and salt. Hijole!

shouldazagged · Jun 24, 2014

Herb butter, which is also wonderful on a steak. Mix softened real butter with minced fresh herbs--basil and thyme are both good, and fresh chives are nice. Chill the butter to firm it up, but not hard as a brick.

bearfoot · Jun 24, 2014

gdnagle said:
Been doing it for years, Hellman's, I very seldom use butter anymore one corn, just everything else.

Lemon pepper is also good on sliced cucumbers. It never hurts to experiment or try it by accident. Lemon pepper will give anything a little kick.

lemon pepper on home fries, while frying. for some reason puts slight crust on the home fries.

Jim1392 · Jun 24, 2014

Grill corn. Lightly coat with mayo. Roll in either grated parmesan or romano cheese

bearfoot · Jun 24, 2014

herb butter will be a soon try. the crab seasonings mixed w/ butter and lemon pepper, like the herb butter will be tried.

bearfoot · Jun 24, 2014

Jim1392 said:
Grill corn. Lightly coat with mayo. Roll in either grated parmesan or romano cheese

some good receipt trys. sounds like a must try. glad i asked about peoples choice of toppings.

357-RevolverGuy · Jun 24, 2014

My wife and I just grilled corn on the cob last night. We strip it then let it sit in water for about 15 minutes. After that you spread some butter on it then set on foil and sprinkle it lightly with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning. Wrap up the foil and grill. I tell you it's so good you'll want two cobs on your plate.

feralmerril · Jun 24, 2014

I worked summers for green giant cannery in the late 1950`s. We kept a gunny sack of corn still in the husks with a steam hose in it. We would snack on them while canning corn. Buck a hour and all we could eat.

george minze · Jun 24, 2014

Darn I'm hungry all of a sudden. wonder why?????

Badquaker · Jun 24, 2014

and some butter.

Fantastic

Erich · Jun 24, 2014

bearfoot said:
yesterday, while makeing sauce for the ribs, as planned, corn finished 1st. i sat down and noticed a different flavor/ taste. told my wife i didn't understand how the corn had a lemon taste. in my haste i put the shaker of lemon/pepper on the table. put it in the bbq sauce. i always use salt and pepper,on corn, but after several ears, the pepper can have a numbing effect. usually blacken everything, eggs, homefries,V8, meat, not fish so much. but the lemon/ pepper flavor on the corn was a different/ pleaseing taste. what special seasonings have you tested, and liked on corn on the cob. had one friend that liked red hot sauce on corn! thank you for your suggestions. told my young grandson not long ago, we learn something new every day.

This reminds me of that story Sip was telling me about how he and Caje accidentally invented Reese's Peanut Butter Cups . . .

the ringo kid · Jun 24, 2014

bearfoot said:
yesterday, while makeing sauce for the ribs, as planned, corn finished 1st. i sat down and noticed a different flavor/ taste. told my wife i didn't understand how the corn had a lemon taste. in my haste i put the shaker of lemon/pepper on the table. put it in the bbq sauce. i always use salt and pepper,on corn, but after several ears, the pepper can have a numbing effect. usually blacken everything, eggs, homefries,V8, meat, not fish so much. but the lemon/ pepper flavor on the corn was a different/ pleaseing taste. what special seasonings have you tested, and liked on corn on the cob. had one friend that liked red hot sauce on corn! thank you for your suggestions. told my young grandson not long ago, we learn something new every day.

That sounds good but--DONT ever use garlic salt or powdered garlic--to use as an ingrediant tomake: Egg Salad with. I mistakenly used one or the other thinking it was salt--and though OK the first time--the left-overs were pretty schlecht.

I was barely able to force myself into finishing that batch.

wbraswell · Jun 24, 2014

I like mayo on a sandwich, but I thought on corn it was just nasty. Same with fries, it ain't right in my book. I like Badquaker's idea. I've used spicy seasoned salts before. Your favorite finely shredded cheese, and herbed butter. Lots of options on corn. Actually, I like good fresh corn just warmed and plain.

JohnSW · Jun 24, 2014

I butter my corn on the cob, and then sprinkle a little dry-ground chipotle pepper on it. "Chipotle chiles are smoke dried jalapeños."

I use a different brand, but it's widely available in grocery stores as part of the McCormick Gourmet (spice) Collection.

Chile Pepper, Chipotle | McCormick Gourmet

(Chipotle is also good in black beans.)

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