Controversial opinion? Frozen bags of corn taste better than corn on the cob

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fresh corn, like so many things, is just not as reliably delicious as it used to be. I grew up eating Silver Queen corn from roadside stands during the summer and it was sublime. Now when I buy fresh corn, it’s hit or miss.

Yes, grocery store corn can taste and have the texture of the stuff used to feed livestock but I find even in my lowly Giant, it's better than frozen.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I love good fresh corn but it's way too hit or miss and it's a pita to boil it and then cut off the kernels. I'm convinced bags of frozen corn might be better and guests don't know the difference. Just dump however many bags of cooked frozen corn into a serving tray or big bowl with good butter, fresh pepper, good salt, chives or herbs... guests LOVE it.

I'm not saying all frozen veggies are good enough to dupe guests but I don't think anyone can tell with corn.

Frozen vegetables in general are fresher and healthier than "fresh" ones in the store, as they are frozen at the point of harvest and not decaying for days to weeks at fridge temps or higher.

However when it comes to corn on the cob, "fresh" is better, as once corn is frozen, it will be slightly more mushy and not as crisp and sweet.

Also, NEVER overcook the corn. Put in boiling water for 1-4 min max, depending on the type of corn. The longer it's cooked, the more starchy it gets and more chewy/soft, rather than crispy and sweet.

Really good quality sweet corn doesn't even require cooking, just a quick heating up for about 1 min in boiling water.

The best way to cook corn is to grill it on the cob, or cut it off the cob then saute in a skillet with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Do you prefer wetting the husks after removing the silk, or grilling them dry with just residual moisture?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ew, no way!

I’m Midwest raised and I hate to admit it’s true. Sure, perfect fresh corn might be marginally better but too many uncontrollable variables and too much effort. Nobody can tell the difference once you dress it up with good Irish butter, salt, pepper and chives.

People who have had decent sweet corn can definitely tell the difference.

[Anonymous]

For something like corn chowder, absolutely. But nothing beats fresh corn on the cob.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand the hit or miss comments, do you mean the ears have gone bad?

I shuck it at the store so I know what I'm buying, and then we grill it. Never goes wrong.

i hate it when people do this!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't understand the hit or miss comments, do you mean the ears have gone bad?

I shuck it at the store so I know what I'm buying, and then we grill it. Never goes wrong.

i hate it when people do this!

It's a dick move.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ew, no way!

I’m Midwest raised and I hate to admit it’s true. Sure, perfect fresh corn might be marginally better but too many uncontrollable variables and too much effort. Nobody can tell the difference once you dress it up with good Irish butter, salt, pepper and chives.

People who have had decent sweet corn can definitely tell the difference.

Nah. People only eat fresh corn a handful of times a year tops. Nobody is an expert on the subtleties of fresh vs frozen. It’s too difficult to tell. And sometimes the fresh cobs are totally mediocre.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ew, no way!

I’m Midwest raised and I hate to admit it’s true. Sure, perfect fresh corn might be marginally better but too many uncontrollable variables and too much effort. Nobody can tell the difference once you dress it up with good Irish butter, salt, pepper and chives.

Agree and I grew up in Iowa! I've had good sweet corn but it's too much effort. Nothing worse than getting some of that silk in your teeth!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ew, no way!

I’m Midwest raised and I hate to admit it’s true. Sure, perfect fresh corn might be marginally better but too many uncontrollable variables and too much effort. Nobody can tell the difference once you dress it up with good Irish butter, salt, pepper and chives.

People who have had decent sweet corn can definitely tell the difference.

Nah. People only eat fresh corn a handful of times a year tops. Nobody is an expert on the subtleties of fresh vs frozen. It’s too difficult to tell. And sometimes the fresh cobs are totally mediocre.

I’m promise I can tell. The taste and texture are different. I’m glad you’re happy with it, though. It really doesn’t matter to me.

[Anonymous]

I've found frozen peas are generally better than fresh peas.

Corn I don't see a huge difference but I tend to cook the two differently anyway.

Peas and corn, IMHO are the beat veggies from frozen, easy to store and easy to cook. I keep giant bags in my freezer for this reason.

[Anonymous]

Corn the last few years has tasted like crap.

[Anonymous]

One of my hobby horses is that people think they're buying fresh corn at the grocery store just because it comes on a cob.

It's June 1, the corn in Maryland is ankle high. It's not fresh.

[Anonymous]

Frozen vegetables are often better quality than the fresh stuff - it's picked at the height of ripeness.

The question is really just how to keep a good texture when you defrost/cook it.

My kids love eating frozen corn and peas as a snack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One of my hobby horses is that people think they're buying fresh corn at the grocery store just because it comes on a cob.

It's June 1, the corn in Maryland is ankle high. It's not fresh.

Same for farmers market saps who are being scammed by wholesalers selling foreign produce.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Frozen vegetables are often better quality than the fresh stuff - it's picked at the height of ripeness.

The question is really just how to keep a good texture when you defrost/cook it.

My kids love eating frozen corn and peas as a snack.

OMG, mine too - I thought we were weirdos for allowing this