Friday, September 1, 2023

Corn cob



Barbecue season is the perfect opportunity to try something other than meat like corn, appreciated by both kids and adults. Let's see what it is and start with the definition of corn cob.

According to Wikipedia, "The cob is the part of the corn ear where the kernels are fixed." In short, it is the soul of the cob and, to be clear, corresponds to that brown part to which the corn kernels are attached.

Its properties are many, if used ground, it has a very high capacity to absorb liquids as well as a high resistance to wear and elasticity.

The corn cob, consisting of hemocellulose and cellulose, is an excellent natural fuel and can be used as a substitute for charcoal or wood, has low ash and lignin contents and an energy potential. This means that it has the advantage of having a long life and crumbling very slowly has a reduced percentage of ash.  Therefore, it is indicated in the domestic use of stoves, central heating and medium-large boilers. 

The corn cob is also used in the industrial sector, the areas are different. It is an excellent supplement for feed, it is widely used in the pharmaceutical field, it can be purchased to act as a litter for small pets, also interesting its use in the field of industrial cleaning of both lenses and metals, particularly effective for sandblasting and also used for the production of pipes.

The grilled corn on the cob are a good and light side dish to enjoy the cobs, on the occasion of a barbecue in summer they are inevitable! Grilled or roasted corn on the cob is the ideal preparation for a grill or barbecue in the open air. If for the next picnic in the mountains you are looking for a delicious idea, which also appeals to children, these cobs are the ideal preparation, to do at the moment and have fun preparing and eating! Grilled cobs, similar to boiled cobs, are simple and tasty, loved by young and old. But unlike the latter, grilled corn on the cob is also fun, as they can be freshly prepared, perhaps while preparing a barbecue, and need very few minutes of cooking.

Grilled corn on the cob is the right idea that always tempts children. This recipe is really simple and you can easily make it even in the mountains or during a picnic in the open air, just bring the cobs with you, clean them at the moment (really simple operation that you can do on the spot) and take advantage of the embers that will surely be the protagonist of the day for the inevitable grill to cook even the cobs. The grilled corn on the cob is a very simple preparation, which you can serve with a simple sprinkling of salt or with some accompanying sauce, those you prefer also to accompany the meat will be fine!

Preparation

To prepare the grilled cobs clean the cobs by removing the leaves and all the filaments. Put the clean cobs on the grill of an already hot barbecue. Cook them by turning them every now and then, as you see them colored. As soon as they are all well colored, season them with salt and your roasted cobs are ready.


 

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