1. Broil Water
- Prepare a big pot filled with 2 inches of water.
- Begin to broil the water.
- If the water broils before the corn is ready to steam, lower the heat.
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Fill The Pot With 2 Inches Of Water
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2. Peal The Husk
- Peal the husk or the green skin.
Peal down the husk from the top of the corn on the cob.
- You should be able to peal the husk from each side of the corn on the cob in one sweep.
- Remove any excess parts of husk, including the hair like husk.
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Peal The Husk From The Corn On The Cob
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3. Rinse The Corn On The Cob
- Rinse the corn on the cob.
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Rinse The Corn On The Cob
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4a. Steam The Corn On The Cob 1
- When the water broils, place the corn in the pot.
- (The temperature might have been lowered if the water was broiling before the corn was ready to cook. Set the temperature to high and wait for the water the broil.)
- Place the corn in stacks such that the corn supports each other.
- The picture shows an example how the corn should be stacked together.
- Cover the pot with a lid.
- Keep the temperature on high throughout the steaming between 4-7 minutes.
- Turn the stove off and leave the corn in the pot for 5 minutes.
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Place The Corn In The Pot When The Water Broils
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4b. Steam The Corn On The Cob 2
- If there is free space in the pot to steam the corn, find a bowl to aid in stacking the corn.
- Make sure the bowl can withstand the high steaming temperatures in the pot.
- The picture shows an example how the corn should be stacked together using a bowl.
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If There Is Free Space In The Pot, Find A Bowl
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5. Remove The Corn On The Cob And Enjoy
- Remove the corn on the cob and enjoy.
- The corn on the cob is hot when removed.
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Remove The Corn On The Cob And Enjoy
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