Corn Boiling Water Color

Question

I was boiling some sweet corn, and the water turned deep red. We were out, and thought it might be the water, but we went home and it turned a deep brown. Any ideas as to why this might have happened?

Answer 1

  dirty corn or something on the corn  

Answer 2

Next time, instead of boiling, try microwaving the corn.  You can do it in the shucks, just peel off the outer leaves and leave a few on and microwave for 3-4 min. per ear if you like it crisp or a little longer if you like it well done.  

Or, you can shuck it and wrap it in wax paper.  Use about 18-20 in. per ear.  Lay the ear near one corner and roll then twist the ends.  Micro. for 3-4 min. per ear but reduce the time per ear if you have several at one time.  Careful, the corn will be very hot and steamy when you remove it.  

Answer 3

if there was field corn in there then yes some field corn does turn red, it's the iron in the soil