🌽 Sweet Corn on the Cob | Fresh, Sweet & Juicy

🌽 Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob

Our Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob has tender, juicy kernels and a naturally sweet flavour that makes it a firm favourite for family meals, summer barbecues and everyday cooking.

Easy to prepare and wonderfully versatile, Sweet Corn on the Cob can be boiled, steamed, roasted, grilled or cooked straight on the barbecue.

Serve it simply with melted butter and black pepper, add garlic and fresh herbs, or remove the cooked kernels and use them in colourful salads, tacos, pasta dishes and homemade soups.

Sweet, juicy, colourful and incredibly easy to cook.

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🌽 What Is Sweet Corn on the Cob?

Sweet Corn on the Cob is harvested while the kernels are young and tender, giving the corn its characteristic sweetness and juicy texture.

Each cob contains rows of golden kernels that soften beautifully when cooked while retaining their distinctive sweet flavour.

Sweet corn works particularly well with:

🧈 Butter
🧄 Garlic
🌿 Fresh herbs
🌶️ Chilli
🍋 Lime
🧀 Parmesan
🥑 Avocado
🍅 Tomatoes
🥩 Grilled meats
🐟 Fish

Perfect for:

🔥 Barbecues
🍽️ Side dishes
🥗 Fresh salads
🥣 Soups and chowders
🌮 Tacos
🍝 Pasta dishes
🌽 Corn salads
👨‍🍳 Everyday cooking

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💫 Flavour Profile

Sweet 🌽 | Juicy 💧 | Tender 🌱 | Fresh ✨ | Slightly Buttery When Cooked 🧈

Fresh Sweet Corn has a naturally sweet flavour and tender texture.

Grilling or barbecuing adds lightly charred, smoky notes, while boiling or steaming keeps the kernels soft, juicy and delicate.

For something simple, serve freshly cooked corn with a knob of butter, black pepper and a small pinch of salt.

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📊 Typical Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100g:

• 🔥 Energy: Approx. 96 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: Approx. 21g
• 🌱 Fibre: Approx. 2.7g
• 💪 Protein: Approx. 3.4g
• 🥑 Fat: Approx. 1.5g

Nutritional values are approximate and may naturally vary according to variety, season and growing conditions.

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🔪 How to Prepare Sweet Corn on the Cob

Fresh Sweet Corn is quick and straightforward to prepare.

1. Remove the outer leaves or husks if present.
2. Pull away the fine silky threads surrounding the cob.
3. Rinse under cold running water.
4. Leave the cob whole or cut into smaller pieces if required.
5. Cook using your preferred method.

🌽 Boiling

Place the corn into boiling water and cook until the kernels are tender.

♨️ Steaming

Steam the cobs until tender, then serve with butter or your favourite seasoning.

🔥 Grilling

Brush lightly with oil or butter and grill, turning regularly, until tender with lightly charred edges.

🔥 Barbecuing

Cook directly on the barbecue, turning regularly for even cooking.

🍽️ Oven Roasting

Place on a baking tray with butter or olive oil and your favourite herbs or seasonings, then roast until tender.

Cooking times can vary depending on the size and freshness of the cobs, so check during cooking rather than relying solely on a fixed time.

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🔥🌽 Garlic Butter Grilled Sweet Corn

A simple way to serve Sweet Corn at a barbecue or alongside your favourite main meal.

Ingredients

• 4 Sweet Corn cobs
• 50g butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper
• Grated Parmesan, optional

Method

1. Preheat the barbecue or grill to medium-high.
2. Prepare the Sweet Corn and brush each cob with a little melted butter.
3. Place the cobs on the grill.
4. Cook for approximately 10–15 minutes, turning regularly.
5. Mix the remaining melted butter with the garlic and parsley.
6. Brush the garlic butter over the cooked corn.
7. Season with black pepper and a little salt.
8. Finish with grated Parmesan if desired.
9. Serve immediately.

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🥑🌽 Sweet Corn & Avocado Salad

Fresh, colourful and packed with contrasting textures.

Ingredients

• 2 cooked Sweet Corn cobs
• 1 avocado, diced
• ½ red onion, finely sliced
• Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh coriander
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Cook the Sweet Corn and allow it to cool slightly.
2. Carefully slice the kernels away from the cobs.
3. Place the corn in a bowl with the avocado.
4. Add the sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes.
5. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
6. Add chopped fresh coriander.
7. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Toss gently and serve.

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🌶️🌽 Chilli & Lime Sweet Corn

A simple variation with plenty of fresh flavour.

Ingredients

• 2 Sweet Corn cobs
• 20g butter
• Juice of ½ lime
• Small pinch of chilli flakes
• Fresh coriander
• Black pepper

Method

1. Cook the Sweet Corn using your preferred method.
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
3. Add the chilli flakes and lime juice.
4. Brush the mixture over the warm corn.
5. Finish with chopped coriander and black pepper.
6. Serve immediately.

For a creamier finish, add a little grated cheese before serving.

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🧀🌽 Parmesan Roasted Sweet Corn

Ingredients

• 2 Sweet Corn cobs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 30g grated Parmesan
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
2. Prepare the Sweet Corn.
3. Brush each cob lightly with olive oil.
4. Add the chopped garlic and black pepper.
5. Place on a baking tray and roast until tender.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan during the final few minutes.
7. Finish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob?

✔ Naturally sweet flavour
✔ Tender, juicy kernels
✔ Quick and easy to prepare
✔ Perfect for BBQs and grilling
✔ Delicious boiled, steamed or roasted
✔ Great with butter, garlic and herbs
✔ Suitable for a wide variety of recipes
✔ Carefully selected for freshness

Whether you’re firing up the barbecue or preparing a simple dinner, our Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob brings fantastic sweetness, colour and flavour to the table.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fresh Sweet Corn taste like?

Sweet Corn has tender, juicy kernels with a naturally sweet and delicate flavour.

How do I prepare Sweet Corn on the Cob?

Remove any outer husks and silky threads, rinse the cob and cook it using your preferred method.

Can Sweet Corn be cooked on a barbecue?

Yes. Sweet Corn is excellent on the barbecue. Turn the cobs regularly while cooking to create an evenly cooked, lightly charred finish.

Can I roast Sweet Corn?

Yes. Brush the cobs with a little oil or butter, season and roast until tender.

Can I remove the kernels from the cob?

Yes. Once cooked and cool enough to handle, stand the cob upright on a chopping board and carefully slice downwards with a sharp knife.

The kernels can then be added to salads, tacos, pasta, soups and other dishes.

What flavours go well with Sweet Corn?

Sweet Corn pairs particularly well with butter, garlic, chilli, lime, coriander, Parmesan, avocado and tomatoes.

How should Fresh Sweet Corn be stored?

Keep refrigerated and use while the kernels are fresh and firm.