Corn season – at least where I live – is short. Too short. Weeks really. At it’s peak, corn is a magical thing. Get it fresh from the side of the road and you can eat it raw. And it’s good raw. I’ve gnawed on my share of raw cobs… Wonderful stuff. Don’t know if it’s good or bad but I get bored easily. Corn-on-the-cob is a fine example. Fantastic the first time every season. Really good the second time. A bit tired the third time. Don’t think I ever get to the fourth time.
Warm corn bacon salad is for when you want something more than corn on the cob
Just don’t care anymore. Cut it off the cob though, and you have something you can play with. Mix it up. All kinds of goodness waiting to happen. Corn-on-the-cob lovers – please don’t judge me. I’m not judging you. Warm corn bacon salad is one way to bling up corn. It’s the concept that matters. That’s what I want you to remember. Cut it off the cob. Saute some aromatics. Cook the corn until it’s just warmed through. Season. Serve. Cajun spice works. Jalapeno and tomato. Bacon of course. Even butter and salt – like corn-on-the-cob but better. So much better. Try it off the cob – I bet you never look back. It’s addictive and it’s only here weeks a year. First one is free…
