5 delicious products to pair with corn on the cob

We haven’t hit peak corn season in Ontario just yet—that’ll be sometime in late August—but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying some of this year’s early harvest. After all, a perfectly steamed cob of corn with butter and salt is a summer classic! We just couldn’t wait. And since local corn will be getting even better in the coming weeks, we decided to share some of our favourite local food pairings.

Stop by Rowe Farms in Toronto or Guelph to grab your favourites, or place an order at RoweFarmsOnline.ca—we offer FREE home delivery on qualifying orders! Now, onto some delicious meal ideas.

Steak + potatoes

Steak and potatoes are a delicious combination any time of year, but in the summer months, we like to serve ours with a cob of grilled or steamed corn. Consider making baked potatoes on the grill or roasting them outdoors. Grill your favourite steak, steam or grill your corn and enjoy! We could eat this meal once a week and still look forward to it.

Short ribs + grilled zucchini and bell peppers

Our marinated beef short ribs pair beautifully with grilled zucchini, bell peppers and corn on the cob. Available in Korean and southwest varieties, the tangy, spicy seasoning on the short ribs complements the sweet corn and peppers so well—plus, this meal can be prepared on your grill in under 15 minutes! It’s a time-saver that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day—enjoy.

Burgers + summer salads

No summer menu is complete without burgers and summer salads—potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw or a fresh green salad with summer berries. Add some corn on the cob and you’ve got a complete meal that the whole family will love! (Bonus if there’s ice cream after supper.)

Sausage in a bun

Our flavourful Ontario pork sausages are delicious with grilled vegetables, grilled peaches, roasted potatoes or a great salad, but sometimes you just want a quick and easy meal that doesn’t take a lot of planning or preparation. When you want something hearty but fast, consider serving a sausage in a bun alongside fresh corn on the cob. Just 15 minutes later, dinner is served (and it’s delicious)!

Pork chops + coleslaw with apples

Finally, let’s give pork chops a little love. We have incredible pork rib chops, smoked pork chops, boneless pork end chops and more. Have you ever added sliced or diced apples to your coleslaw? It’s a game-changer! We recommend grilling your pork chop of choice and serving it with a fresh, summery apple coleslaw and that beautiful corn on the cob. You’ll be lucky if there are any leftovers!

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