New Orleans Style boiled corn | Fresh corn cobs simmered in a highly seasoned liquid and soaked.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: creole seasoning

Creole seasoning is often less expensive and offers a similar flavor profile.

Remove the leaves from the fresh corn cobs and rinse them.

Chop the corn cobs in half to make them easier to manage.

Preheat the fire to medium heat and place a fan in the window for ventilation.

In a 15-quart pot, add 1 gallon of water and cover it to bring it to a simmer.

Once simmering, add 2/3 to 3/4 cup of crab boil seasoning to the pot.

Add the chopped yellow onion, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper, halved garlic bulb, and quartered lemon to the pot.

Stir the ingredients together and let them simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the corn cobs to the pot and stir them in.

Cover the pot and let the corn simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 12 minutes, turn off the heat and cover the pot to let the corn soak for 1 to 2 hours for flavor penetration.

After soaking, melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter and brush it lightly onto the corn cobs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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