Roasting corn in the oven
I am trying to roast the corn in the oven, by:
- leaving it in its husk
- wrapping it in tin-foil
There are results, but far from real-grill roasted corn.
Any pointers on how to really do it?
EDIT:
Cooking times, temperatures? (Celsius please)
Best Answer
There is always a debate on in-the-husk versus out-of-the-husk with roasted corn, but I fall firmly on the out-of-the-husk side of the debate. When you roast corn in the husk, the steam that is created stays largely next to the kernels. When you remove the husk, your corn is cooked with dry heat, which provides a really nice texture that has the significant difference from boiling that you're looking for.
Editing to add: the reason this prevents development of 'roasted' flavours is that dryness is needed for caramelization processes to occur. Excess moisture prevents browning from happening, and either the husk or the tinfoil will trap too much steam; you are essentially steaming the corn (wet cooking) as opposed to roasting it (a dry method).
To keep the kernels from completely drying out while still charring nicely, slather with softened butter and season to your preference. You can also use a Mexican Corn-style sauce.
I would also use the broiler to simulate more of the kind of heat a grill provides. Using the broiler (set to high) you only need to cook for a few minutes until you reach the desired char - ten or so.
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InstructionsIs it better to boil or roast corn?
Although grilling corn produces a deeper, richer taste, boiling yields a more tender and juicy kernel.How do you know when corn is done in the oven?
Bake them in the preheated oven until the corn is soft; expect a cook time of about 20 to 25 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, turn the ears once. When they're all done, remove the foil and serve the mouth-watering side dish to your grateful crowd.Do you have to soak corn before roasting?
No, it does not have to be soaked before grilling. However, if you are grilling your corn in the husk, it's a good idea to soak your corn so that the husks do not burn or catch fire.Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
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Answer 2
Personally I prefer (for the sake of time) to dry roast them in a skillet. It works in a pinch to char them, and it's also easy to add spices at the same time.
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