The Best Corn Recipe with Canned Corn • Longbourn Farm (2024)

FAQs

What can you add to canned corn to make it better? ›

Season with salt and pepper. Even just pan roasting the corn will make it taste better than just heating it up in a saucepan. A little butter, milk and a dash of sugar will go a long way to improving the flavor. If you have the option, I'd recommend frozen corn over canned.

You can do this one of two ways: grill over high heat for 2-4 minutes per side until husks are charred; or roast in a 500° oven for 35-40 minutes, turning once. In either case, don't remove the husks—they contain flavor, as well as moisture that protects the corn inside from drying out.

Cooking canned corn in the microwave

The fastest and simplest way to cook canned corn is simply to heat it in the microwave. Drain the corn and add it to a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the top of the corn and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir and season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Corn Soup from Canned Corn. Bet you didn't know that the liquid in your canned corn belongs anywhere other than the drain! Like the liquid from canned beans, this corn liquid makes the tastiest soup base.

Chef Smith agrees: "Rinsing the vegetables helps to reduce the sodium and makes it easier to balance the salt in a dish." Indeed, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that draining and rinsing canned vegetables can reduce the sodium content by 5 to 10 percent.

Avoid cooking corn for too long. "If you have super fresh corn — which can even be eaten raw — it's a waste of time to cook for the common recommended time of 20 [or more] minutes," says Jones. Overcooking can also result in chewy and firm kernels. You can steam for 8-10 minutes or less, or even use the microwave.

Students may find this confusing because when plants turn brown, they are thought to be dead. This is not the case for corn when it is ready to harvest! The corn stalks look this way because it's drying out. If corn is picked while moist, it will result in mold which is not ideal for farmers.

Some of the best-tasting corn varieties include Silver Queen, Honey Select, Bodacious, and Peaches and Cream. These varieties are known for their sweet, juicy kernels and excellent flavor. How can I tell if corn is fresh and flavorful? When selecting corn, look for ears with bright green husks and golden brown silk.

For the stovetop: Place drained corn in a small pan. Add water and cover. Heat over low until the corn is warm, about three minutes.

Raw corn and cooked corn are safe for dogs to eat, in small portions, in moderation, and always off the cob. Frozen corn can be a fun, crunchy food topper for dogs—just make sure to watch them as they eat it to ensure they don't choke.

Can dogs eat sweetcorn? ›

But can dogs eat sweetcorn? Luckily for our canine friends, yes, they can enjoy it too! Sweetcorn can be fed to your dog in moderation as a healthy snack and is often found as an ingredient in dog food. This said, it's important that you only allow them to eat the kernels, as the cob can be dangerous for them.

Each method has its advantages. For large batches, boiling is hard to top. For quick, no-muss no-fuss corn on the cob, the microwave is miraculous. And grilling has a cool factor and perhaps a little edge when it comes to flavor.

Forget the grill — microwaving corn on the cob results in crisp, sweet kernels bursting with juice and flavor. You won't want to eat corn any other way! It takes only a few minutes to cook, and you don't have to worry about boiling a big pot of water.

Microwave on high for approximately 2 to 4 minutes, depending on your desired level of tenderness. Check the corn periodically to prevent overcooking. Using oven mitts or a kitchen towel, carefully remove the dish from the microwave. Let the corn sit for a minute or two before removing the lid, as the steam can be hot.

Can I add ingredients to enhance the flavor of canned cream corn? Absolutely! You can add various ingredients to enhance the flavor of canned cream corn. Some popular additions include chopped onions, garlic, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.

Baby corn (also known as young corn, cornlettes or baby sweetcorn) is a cereal grain taken from corn (maize) harvested early while the stalks are still small and immature. It typically is eaten whole—including the cob, which is otherwise too tough for human consumption in mature corn—in raw, pickled, and cooked forms.