Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob in the oven is so simple yet delicious. It's one of the easiest ways to prepare your corn, the perfect side dish for summertime or any time of the year really. It's so juicy and tender, yummy!
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Corn Nutrition Facts
The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for 1 medium (6 3/4" to 7 1/2" long) ear of sweet yellow corn (yields 102g)
What to enjoy Corn on the cob the with:
Wings
Country style pork ribs
Pork chops
Fried chicken
Sautéed salmon
Garlic lobster / shrimp
Why prepare corn in the oven?
Corn on the cob is super easy to prepare and can be done using other cooking methods, such as boiling and grilling. If you are preparing your entree in the oven, popping your corn in it is a good way to utilize your oven space.
Corn is definitely my go to side dish, you just can't go wrong with corn as a part of your meal.
More About Corn
Parts of a Corn Plant:
Ear or Cob: protected by a husk of tightly wrapped leaves
Kernels: the plant’s seed and the part you eat
Husk: the tightly-wrapped leaves that cover the ear of corn
Roots: these go deep into the soil and carry food and water to the corn plant
Silk: long soft threads at the top of the ear of corn
Stalk: the stem of a corn plant
Tassel: the flower at the very top of the plant