From Our Farm
Sweet Corn
Sweet corn is harvested while its kernels are tender, juicy, and naturally sweet. It can be boiled, grilled, roasted, or cut from the cob.
How it compares to
3 Ways to Cook Sweet Corn
Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime ButterSmoky corn brushed with bright, mildly spicy butter.+
Ingredients
- 6 ears sweet corn
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high and remove the corn husks and silk.
- Grill the ears, turning regularly, for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly charred.
- Mix butter, chile powder, lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
- Brush the hot corn with the flavored butter.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Fresh Corn SaladA colorful summer salad with tomato, onion, herbs, and lime.+
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn until just tender, then cool.
- Cut the kernels from the cobs into a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss with the vegetables and chill briefly before serving.
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
Creamy Corn ChowderA hearty soup that highlights fresh corn's sweetness.+
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 diced potatoes
- 3 cups broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot and cook the onion until soft.
- Add potatoes, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Add corn and milk and simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling hard.
- Blend a small portion for thickness, stir it back in, and serve.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home
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