Roasting corn in its husk
I never prepare fresh corn. I'm roasting a chicken right now; can I just throw the corn in its husk in the oven along side the bird? Will it be cooked in about the same time (oven is at about 375ºF)?
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I never prepare fresh corn. I'm roasting a chicken right now; can I just throw the corn in its husk in the oven along side the bird? Will it be cooked in about the same time (oven is at about 375ºF)?
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-1) Without removing the husk or silk, place the entire ear of corn in your microwave oven. Set the timer for 3 1/2 to 5 minutes depending on your microwave's power. Let it run.
-2) When the microwave has completed its cycle, using potholders or oven mitts, remove the corn to a cutting board. Cut off the stalk end(s) of the ear(s) about 1/2" into the ear of corn. Lift the ear(s) of corn by the other end and let the ear(s) of corn simply fall out of the husk. It might take a shake or two to get them started, but they will fall out! When each ear emerges, it will be totally free of husk and silk.
But just putting in the oven is good too....sometimes, I'll peel and husk them leaving most of the husk intact (peeled like a banana) and season them with olive oil and seasoning salt and put the husk back on and secure with one of the removed outer husks like a string.