I have more to write about our holiday at Smuggs, but I wanted to get something down about corn before I (a) forgot and because (b) I’m feeling a little obsessed about summer produce at the moment.
Corn is one of my favourite summertime veggies. Whether it’s boiled in water or roasted on the BBQ or over a smoky fire, just one bite is enough to make me say … ahhhhh, yes. Summer.
My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
I am a traditionalist. I don’t run with the crazy people on this one. I like corn with butter and salt, but I like it so much that I’m afraid to try something new and RUIN THE CORN, because, you know, ruining the corn would be the worst crime ever.
Butter application is a very precise thing. I prefer using unsalted butter and adding a healthy shake of sea salt. We have a special butter application tool called the Butter Boy, pictured here. I never thought I’d say this about a corn buttering tool but it is kind of awesome. (If you click on it, the image links to an affiliate listing on Amazon.ca.)
I put the “how do you like your corn” question out to my Twitter friends and this is what they told me:
@YoniFreedhoff
I like soaking them in water and then grilling them husks and all where they steam/grill simultaneously.
@Hellcat13
Boiled with enough butter and salt to give @YoniFreedhoff a heart attack by osmosis.
@hellokaitlin
on the barbecue, husks off, but wrapped in foil with a bit of water (and herbs if you have them)
@deadsquid
husks off, cut in thirds, and grilled with a nice chill dusting.
@deadsquid
now I want Cuban corn for dinner. the recipe here is worth a try if you’re so inclined http://unarata.blogspot.com/2008/06/may-31-end-of-may-bbq.html
@kristincraiglai
Mix chipotle chilli powder into olive oil, brush it on and grill (husks off). Mmmm.
@krusk
coat w/ butter, chili powder,cumin, touch of cayenne, S&P. Wrap in tin foil & BBQ. The BEST!
@MsJoyFG
the best corn: Roasted on the bbq then seasoned with lime juice and chili powder. A smear of sour cream to keep it cool.
@BlueShoes55
Boiled, topped with butter, salted, peppered :P
@kristinmcevoy
Boiled and topped with butter and a bit of salt.
@sassymonkey
last summer I usually steamed it. This year we’ve been grilling.
@m0ff
boiled and then rolled in butter and then sprinkled w salt.
I was amazed by your enthusiasm and excitement. I had no idea you all liked corn as much as I DO!
I thought the respondents proved to be an interesting combination of traditionalists and culinary trendsetters with brave tastebuds… and it finally inspired me to finally try something with chili powder. So I checked the Canadian Living website and found this recipe for Chili Barbecued Corn. I made it, and I’m glad I did. And you know what? I didn’t ruin the corn at all! It was delicious.
How do you like your corn?
