Married 9 years. Her choice dinner. Local meat store had Angus ribeye for $12.99 a pound.

Cost per person: $14.50

  • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social
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    21 days ago

    I need to up my CotC (“corn on the cob”) game. I’m assuming it’s possible in the AF, but when I leave the husk on to preserve moisture, it takes forever, and when I remove the husk, it dries out too easily.

    That there CotC looks incredible, assuming non-boiled.

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      21 days ago

      I have a steamer insert for a two gallon pot. Poor water in the bottom, put the husked corn in, bring the small amount of water in it to boil for 5 minutes. Pull it out. It’s cooked faster than the steaks once you include the resting time on the steaks.

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            21 days ago

            A small, flat-ish can with both ends removed sits at the bottom, along with some water. A china plate balances on top of that, and that’s where I place the food to be steamed.

            (just in case anyone reading gets the idea that the food sits at the bottom, i.e. boiled and not really steamed)

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              21 days ago

              I figured if the walk was small enough then the corn could just sit across it and not even come in contact with a small amount of water and put a lid on top. Or put a round rack in if you have one and put the corn on top of that. Pop a lid on top to trap the steam

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      21 days ago

      Soak your corn in the husk before throwing it on the grill. Cook it until the husks are charred. You’re welcome.

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      21 days ago

      CotC cooks amazingly in the microwave actually. Leave the husk on, wrap in a wet paper towel. Cook I “think” 2 min per COB. Double check the time, that’s the only thing I’m fuzzy on.

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        21 days ago

        Ah rabbits, I knew I’d need my microwave again one day. (when I moved out of my last place almost 20yrs ago, I gave it to my housemate)

        That said, one way that works a treat is to throw CotC in with a soup or stew that I’m making… just that it’s too hot to be eating soups & stews these days. :S

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        21 days ago

        Seconding this! Microwaves are pretty good at cooking a lot of veggies. They basically steam from the inside out.

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      21 days ago

      we grill it for 20ish minutes. 6-7 minutes a side, turn it twice (so it’s grills three sides). You should be able to smell when it’s done.