Corn on the cob issue.?

My husband said we would bring fresh corn on the cob to a party on Sat. for 40 people! I just bought 50 ears. after I husk them and kill him, how long do I boil them, and does anyone have a creative way of presenting them to this party. The hosts are cooking lobsters for everyone and I know they don't want to boil more h2o in there home. Oh also they live 3 hours away. I need help.Corn on the cob issue.?
I'm reading a lot of different answers here. I've always boiled the corn for 8 minutes and it's perfect. You don't want to boil them too far in advance (they will shrivel up).





I'd probably cook them at home and then plop them in boiling water at the party to reheat them quickly (like as you're serving them just reheat as needed). If that's not an option you can wrap them in paper towel and microwave to reheat.





To present them....I'd make a pyramid out of them on platters. Get a large platter and just pile them up neatly into a pyramid shape.Corn on the cob issue.?
Wrap them in foil and put them under your hood on the way there. Nah, just kidding. Wrap them in foil, butter them, and put some of them in the oven, you could also, deep fry them, grill them, or boil them. Buy some of the aluminum food pans and layer them and warm them in the oven, make sure they are super hot! Lay some foil out on the counter and when your corn is done drop them in the aluminum pan. Immediately wrap the pan in excessive layers of aluminum foil to help hold in the heat and if possible try to find some large insulated bags to put them into after you have wrapped them. If you can't find an insulated bag then you could always use heavy blankets. By the way - you can also leave them all in the shucks, just peel the first layer or two off and run water over them, stick slices of butter in the remaining shucks and wrap them in foil and grill them, let the guest do their own shucking! You can still use the aluminum pan and foil idea to keep them warm for the trip!
I wouldn't worry about keeping them warm in transport. Cook them, put them in a disposable aluminum baking/serving pan (from the grocery store). When you get there ask the host to stick them in the oven on warm for 10-20 minutes. For a party serving them in half is also acceptable.





Cooking them in the husk will help keep them moist and the kernels from wrinkling (and its less work for you!) It can also be done in the microwave. Wrap in wet paper towel and cook 2-4 minutes. You may have to do this in batches with the quantity.
if you cook them in the husks (in fire or on bbq grill) you don't need to husk. Just soak for 20 minutes with the husks on, and then either lay them on the grill or in the coals of a fire (fire ring wood fire). Let them cook until the husks are niec and dried out, you can tear one open a little to check the kernels for doneness. Corn is SO good this way!! and you won't hurt your hands husking all that.
I love corn on the cob. Have you thought about grilling them? This is what I always do, clean the husk, leave the stem, spread butter, wrapped with foils really good to make sure all the steam trapped. Put into the oven for 350F for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, chopped cilantro, melted butter, add lime. Take out corn from the oven, lay them on the griller, make sure you brush them evenly... grill until a little burned.
This is off Emeril's website, which I use frequently for such questions when I cook. He's usually right.


';In a pot of boiling water, add salt and corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully remove the corn with tongs to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with additional bay seasoning.';
I am a big fan of grilling corn on the cob. It's less heat in the kitchen. If you want to serve a little differently, prepare a mixture of semi-soft butter, mayo (low fat is okay), parmesign cheese (grated or the shaky kind), and some dried oregano. When you're grilling the corn, baste the corn with the mixture... it's really good.
';...after I husk them and kill him'; ha ha ha!





I would cook them on the grill in the husks. Then peel off the outer layer of burned husk, wrap spiral in twine to make them look pretty and put them in a basket with a big sunflower on the side of the handle.
Why don't you just husk them and then cook them at the party so they will be fresh.... We cook our corn on the cob about 6 minutes when it comes to a boil. Then take them out of the water and wrap in aluminum foil... hope this helps.
Take a barbeque pit and grill corn with husks peeled back but not completely removed. Afterwards drizzle with lime juice then sprinkle chili powder over ears.
i would boil same day for only 10 minutes then wrap them to keep them moist. i would melt alot of butter and brush the cobs down so they dont get dry. find cute corn holders and stcik them on a nice platter to present them