{"id":718,"date":"2016-05-17T19:56:31","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T19:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=718"},"modified":"2016-05-17T19:56:31","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T19:56:31","slug":"warming-on-the-cob-a-guide-to-cooking-corn-on-a-campfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=718","title":{"rendered":"Warming on the cob: A guide to cooking corn on a campfire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Few things capture the essence of summertime eating like the buttery-sweet juiciness of\u00a0 biting into a freshly picked ear of locally grown sweet corn.
\nSo it should seem natural to combine that seasonal staple with another \u2014 camping. Unfortunately, too many people feel that camping, especially when in more rustic situations, means you need to sacrifice the creature comforts of home \u2014 especially when it comes to cooking over a campfire. These folks think camping means an endless supply of stick-roasted hot dogs and Smores.
\nThat isn\u2019t the case. With close to three decades of camping experience in all sorts of environments, I\u2019ve learned that creativity in cooking is only limited by the imagination. The goal of this \u201cCampfire Cuisine\u201d column is to prove that you can cook basically any dish over a campfire.
\nOur region is blessed with numerous fresh produce stands and farmers markets, and sweet corn is plentiful later in the summer. For those who can\u2019t wait, local grocery stores are starting to offer corn at special rates with Memorial Day soon here.
\nThe traditional method for cooking corn on the cob is to husk the corn and then boil the ears about 10 to 15 minutes. When it comes to consistency, this method is hard to beat. However, boiling water over a campfire can be tricky and time-consuming \u2014 partially because the heat from a campfire isn\u2019t as concentrated to one specific point like it is on the stovetop at home.
\nAnother method for campfire corn is to leave the husks on and soak the ears at least 15 to 20 minutes in cold water. Then, you place the ears directly on your campfire coals, turning frequently to prevent burning.
\nWhile I\u2019ve had some success with this option, it can be a real challenge to keep rotating the corn enough to avoid charring \u2014 especially when you have other items needing attention.
\nThe compromise, and one that has proven the most successful, is to cook the corn in husks over the fire using a metal rack. These racks come in all shapes and sizes and can be found in numerous stores throughout the region \u2014 or can be a great project for the welder in your family.
\nIn cooking the husk-covered corn in this fashion, you don\u2019t need to pre-soak the ears, which saves time. It does take a little longer to cook the corn since it isn\u2019t directly in contact with the coals, but it also means you need to spend less time rotating each ear for fear of burning. This gives you more time to focus on cooking the main dish.
\nAs with all open-fire cooking, the most important step is to build a proper cooking fire. For an easy six-step tutorial to building the perfect cooking campfire, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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