Cooler Steamed Corn Recipes

COOLER-STEAMED CORN

Steps:

• Combine salt and 3 quarts water in a large pot; stir until salt is dissolved. Add corn; let sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or cover and chill up to 12 hours.
• Prepare a grill for high heat. Drain corn and grill until husks are lightly charred all over, about 15 minutes. Wrap in a clean towel and place in a cooler. Let steam at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours.

SHIRLEY'S PERFECT STEAMED CORN ON THE COB EVERY TIME!

Steps:

• Husk corn. Set aside.
• Put 2" of water in the bottom of a lg. pot big enough to hold all your corn. Add salt to water.
• Place large plate or steamer in bottom of pan.
• Put corn into the pan, whole or cut in half, and stack vertically (up and down) with the stems at the bottom.
• Put the cover on, and bring water to a boil.
• Once water comes to a boil, steam the corn for 15 minutes, keeping cover on.
• Keep an eye on the water, and if it starts to boil out, add more to keep at around 2" so water doesn't evaporate.
• Remove corn from pot with tongs, and put on a serving plate.
• Cover with aluminum foil, until ready to eat.
• Serve with lots of butter and sprinkle with salt, to taste.

DELICIOUS AND EASY CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir sugar into water to dissolve; add corn, cover pot, and turn heat off, leaving pot on hot burner.
• Steep corn in hot water until tender, about 25 minutes.

COOLER CORN

Steps:

• Husk and clean all the corn. Place in the bottom of a squeaky-clean large insulated picnic cooler.
• Pour the boiling water over the corn (2 quarts of boiling water per dozen ears of corn). Close the lid and let set for 30 minutes.
• Drain the water out from the plug and keep the lid closed.
• This will keep the corn warm for about 2 hours.

OVEN-STEAMED HERBED CORN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Place corn in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Add water until 1/2 inch deep. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix parsley, butter and seasoned salt.
• Drain water from corn. Pour butter mixture over corn. Turn corn to coat with butter mixture before serving.

STEAMED CORN ON THE COB WITH ORANGE-OREGANO BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir together butter, zest, chives, and oregano. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil over medium-high heat in a large, covered, stockpot. Place corn in pot vertically, stem ends down; cover, and steam corn until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer corn to a large bowl. Toss with some of the butter; season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining butter.