W H Y N OT T RY… ?
aw, shucks A medium ear will give you about 1/2 cup of kernels. In the off season, use frozen corn in any of these recipes. Thaw, then pat dry if it’s very wet.
Will kernels get stuck in your teeth? Probably. But summer corn is worth it. Look for taut, green husks and yellow to light brown silk tips. It’s OK to peel back a sliver of husk to check for plump kernels, but don’t disrobe the cob. It won’t stay as fresh. Want new ways to enjoy corn? Ear ya go.
SALUTE THE KERNEL
For more easy, delicious corn recipes, go to realsimple.com/corn.
close to home For the sweetest corn, go for just-picked from a local farm. The sugar in corn starts converting to starch the moment the ear is plucked, so freshest is always best.
Recipes by Chris Morocco Photographs by Levi Brown Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero
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