Is it safe to reuse water used to steam corn?
Now that the corn season is underway, someone in the house is steaming corn almost on a daily basis. Is it safe to leave the pot on the stove(covered) with the water in it and reuse it 2 or 3 times before discarding and starting fresh? Sugar has been added to the water.
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No, it is not safe; what you would have left in the pot would have the same <2-4 hours worth of safety at room temperature as anything else. What you would have in the pot after steaming corn is sweetened corn broth; it will mold and it will grow bacteria. You would probably be fine 9999 times out of 10,000, but considering the expense of starting fresh every time, there is no good way to justify the risk of saving the water.
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No, it is not safe; what you would have left in the pot would have the same <2-4 hours worth of safety at room temperature as anything else. What you would have in the pot after steaming corn is sweetened corn broth; it will mold and it will grow bacteria.Can I reuse steaming water?
Unfortunately, it is not. If you look into your pot after the first use, you'll notice that the water contains traces of the vegetable, meaning it technically falls under the "food that becomes unsafe after 2/4 hours at 40-140 \xb0F (4-60 \xb0C)" category and should be refrigerated quickly or discarded.Can you leave corn on the cob in water?
Tip. Boiled corn can be left in the hot water for up to 10 minutes without loss of flavor or texture. Similarly, roasted corn can be wrapped in aluminum foil and microwaved corn wrapped in damp paper towels to retain heat for 10 to 20 minutes if left in the wrapping.Is Steaming corn better than boiling corn?
It's the fastest way to cook and serve corn on the cob. But the most important reason you should try steaming corn? Steaming preserves more nutrients compared to boiling or grilling, allowing you to reap all of corn's nutritional benefits while still getting a fantastic flavor.Corn Stock: Turn Leftover Corn Cobs Into Liquid Gold
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