Macque Choux(Cajun Smothered Corn) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ears fresh corn
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium size green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. hot sauce

Preparation

Cut off tips of corn kernels into a bowl.
Scrape milk and remaining pulp from cob with a knife.
Set aside.
Combine oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add corn, tomatoes and remaining ingredients and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes.
Reduce heat; cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes 8 servings.