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Beer Steamed Corn on the Cob

This beer steamed corn on the cob is slathered with homemade honey cilantro citrus butter. This side dish is delicious and the perfect use for fresh farm corn or any fresh corn you hoarded during the summer and froze. 

Beer Steamed Corn on the Cob slathered with honey cilantro butter.

Ok, I know you’re probably looking at this thinking “Ummm it’s fall. Why are you showing me corn?”

Well, I have a reason!

Growing up we always grew our own sweet corn.

That meant that we have a TON of corn and only 3 people to actually eat the corn. So we did what any normal person would do – we froze it.

Did you know you could freeze corn on the cob? Well, you can! It’s simple – just blanch it, chill it and then freeze it!

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Or easy peasy corny cobby? <— Ugh. That’s worse. Don’t use that one!

Beer Steamed Corn on the Cob in the background with honey cilantro butter on a plate.

The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made in the summer or winter.

If you opt to make it in the fall or winter it’s basically like a little “Hey summer! I remember you and I want you to know that I miss you and I love you and I want you to come back.”

PLUS who doesn’t love the combination of beer, butter, cilantro, and citrus?

Instead of doing things the normal way I decided to steam my corn with beer water.

Holy heck yes!

Beer Steamed Corn on the Cob on a plate with corn holders.

Then I opted to slather each and every cob in a homemade honey cilantro citrus butter.

You guys – if you’re not making your own flavored butter you need to get on that train!

Beer Steamed Corn on the Cob on a plate with honey butter on a plate.

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This beer steamed corn on the cob is slathered with homemade honey cilantro citrus butter. This side dish is crazy delicious and a perfect use for fresh from the farm corn or any fresh corn you hoarded during the summer and froze.

Beer Steamed Corn on the Cob

Author: Brandy O’Neill – Nutmeg Nanny
This beer steamed corn on the cob is slathered with homemade honey cilantro citrus butter. This side dish is delicious and the perfect use for fresh farm corn or any fresh corn you hoarded during the summer and froze. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 ears of corn

Ingredients

For corn:

  • 5 ears corn husks removed
  • 1 cup beer I used Corona
  • 1 cup water

For butter:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ½ lime zested
  • ½ lime juiced
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

For corn:

  • Add water and beer to the bottom of your pot. You want about 2-3 inches of liquid at the bottom of your pot so add more or less to reach that amount.
  • Add a steamer basket to the pot and add corn. If you are doing a lot of corn you can stand it up vertically in the pot (if it’s not too tall because you need to be able to use the lid) so it cooks evenly. Since I only steamed 5 ears of corn it worked well just being placed onto the steamer.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and set the heat to high.
  • Once the water starts boiling steam the corn for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Keep an eye on the water and add more if needed. You do not want the pan to boil dry.
  • Once cooked, remove from the pan and serve with honey cilantro lime butter.

For butter:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix till combined. Keep cold until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 330mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword beer steamed corn on the cob, beer water, cilantro butter, corn on the cob, honey butter, honey cilantro butter, steamed corn
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Angie | Big Bear's Wife

Friday 14th of October 2016

Beer steamed corn sounds like something that Thomas would go crazy over! Plus that cilantro citrus butter!! yum!

Krista

Tuesday 11th of October 2016

I love corn on the cob! I could eat it all year!

Erin @ Texanerin Baking

Tuesday 11th of October 2016

Wait. What?! This is genius. I've never cooked corn any other way than in the microwave (I know that's terrible to admit). I so have to try this!

Miranda

Sunday 9th of October 2016

Steaming corn with beer is such a fun idea! I'll definitely have to give that a try!

Maryanne | the little epicurean

Sunday 9th of October 2016

Beer steamed corn?! Whoa, how have I never heard of this before?! My dad used to always freeze corn on the cob so we could enjoy it all winter long! :)

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