The sweet, juicy, golden-hued kernels are the ultimate taste of the season. Once ears of corn start appearing at farmers markets and farm stands, it’s almost impossible not to cart them home by the bundle to enjoy straight off the cob, or to toss the kernels into salads and other summer sides. Here are a few tips on how to pick fresh corn and the best way to store:
Look for green husks and brown silks sticking out the top that feel moist.Once corn is picked, its natural sugars quickly start turning into starch, so ideally store the ears wrapped tightly in a plastic bag in the fridge.You want to cook the fresh corn the same day you buy them for the best flavor. Otherwise, use it within two days.
These are our very favorite seasonal recipes that celebrate sweet corn. Each and every one of them are the ideal complement to whatever you might be serving al fresco, be it burgers, grilled fish, chicken or simply more summer veggies.
