America Test Kitchen recently published this timely tip for quick and really easy corn on the cob: cut the inch off the bottom of an ear, nuke it for 2-3 minutes, then just shake (or more like squeeze) the ear out of the husk silk-free.
Well, it’s not exactly Modernist Cuisine, but I tried it yesterday and it worked so amazingly well I thought I’d share!
I’m going to experiment to see whether steaming works the same way … I’ve got no concerns about the microwave, but it’d be easier to steam lots of ears when cooking for a crowd.
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ATK has been my go-to for anything related to cooking for many years. I will try this next time I buy corn.
Great to see you posting so much lately!
Thanks Laura! I’ve been a Cooks Illustrated subscriber for years and years and love ATK on PBS. But I find that CI and ATK on Facebook have been a great source of tips!