Our Best Ideas for Fresh Corn
We look forward to lots of seasonal produce during the summer months but fresh corn is always at the top of our list. However you take it (boiled, perfectly charred and straight from the grill, as an elote or even cooked in the microwave) it always ends up tender-yet-crisp and full of natural sweetness. The key to perfect results is knowing how to pick it at the peak of ripeness—and having a few tried-and-true recipes in your back pocket. Whether you’ve been growing corn at home or are picking up a few ears at the farmers market, look for ones that are firm and heavy, with yellow silks sticking out the top. (If the silks are starting to brown, skip that ear). Once you have your fresh corn, all that’s left to do is decide which of these delicious recipes to make first. They’re all winners but you can’t go wrong with simple, grilled corn on the cob. Bobby amps his up by serving the ears with two butters: one flavored with herbs, the other with garlic and spices.