Long a food staple in North America, corn on the cob can be prepared in a variety of ways and is a favorite summertime treat. While usually cooked with its husk removed, corn can actually be cooked or grilled inside its husk, which helps seal in moisture. You can even make delicious, moist, in-husk corn at home in a common roaster.
Instructions
1. Examine your corn for any signs of spoilage, infestation or other contamination. Peel back the husk about an inch to search for insects and rotten corn. Search the husk leaves for chew holes, which can come from a variety of insects. Good corn should smell fresh and plantlike; bad corn may smell rotten, musky or earthy.
2. Peel back the husk from the corn nearly to the end and remove the silk-like strands. Prepare a large pot filled with cold, salted water. Drop corn, with husks still attached, into the water and let it soak. After 30 minutes, drain the water and remove the corn cobs.
3. Pull the wet husks back over the corn cobs. Pull off any loose or hanging husk strands. Twist the husks tightly over the end of the corn and, using husk strands or twine, tie the husks closed.
4. Place your wrapped corn into the roasting pan. Pour water into the roasting pan until the water is a half-inch deep. If using a roasting pan in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Electric roasters that do not feature precise temperature controls will require manual temperature keeping, with 350 degrees being the suggested temperature. Allow the corn to roast for 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the oven and the lid from the pan. Allow the pan to cool for a few moments before using oven mitts to remove corn. Snap the husk stem and remove it and the leaves from the corn cob. Spread butter over the cob and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Tips Warnings
When you're replacing the husks on the corn after removing the silk, put a dollop or two of butter inside the husk.
Be mindful of water levels in the roasting pan. If the water runs out, your corn could end up scorched.
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