Corn on the cob

[NDKoze]

My wife said she saw another post by someone on Facebook that cut the end off after nuking. I don't see an advantage, other than maybe easier to cut? I do see myself getting burnt trying that method. Those puppies are hot when they come out of the microwave.

That was my thinking too. It is hotter and softer after cooking. Tony's probably got some reason for doing it that way. But I can't think of what it may be.

[DivotMaker]

Well, didn't mean to create such a controversy!  lol!    No, I was all ready to try the cut first method until I saw some folks do it without.  My thinking was there would be less moisture-loss (mess) by cutting after.  I used my insulated BBQ gloves, so I wasn't worried about the heat.  You have to handle them anyway to get the corn out, right?  I just laid it on the cutting board, quickly sliced the stalk off (soft and easy), and squirted it out! 

I'll try it "cut first" next time to compare, but the bottom line is it works!  No matter how you "slice" it!

[Pork Belly]

I saw this on an internet video about the same time this conversation started. In the video they cut it after it was cooked and it looked pretty slick.

[NDKoze]

Not really a controversy. I was just wondering why you thought cutting after was better. 

In the end I don't think it really matters.

One thing I did find out is that you have to squeeze them out right away. If you wait too long, they are hard to squeeze out.

[DivotMaker]

I agree, Gregg!  You're right about getting them out quick, too!

[Pork Belly]

These were soaked in water for five minutes the went into the smoker. I ran them at 250 with 4oz of sugar maple and a 3lb pork loin to keep them company.

When done I tried cutting the end and sliding it out like your microwave method it worked as described.

They had a light smoke flavor, and are now preferred over grilled corn by the family. 

[DivotMaker]

Nice, Brian!  Smoked corn has to be on my "to do" list!  Hey, if you can't smoke it, it probably ain't worth eating!

[bigbassnutt]

Brian, how long did you leave the corn in at 250? It looks like they turned out great.

[Pork Belly]

exactly 2 hours I'm sure it could have come out a little sooner, but no negative affects.