[header] How to boil corn on the cob [title] Select fresh corn whenever you can. [step] When corn is not in season, you can buy it frozen at the grocery store, but for best results, boil corn when it is fresh. [title] Look for bright green husks.
[header] How to boil corn on the cob [title] Select fresh corn whenever you can. [step] When corn is not in season, you can buy it frozen at the grocery store, but for best results, boil corn when it is fresh. [title] Look for bright green husks.
[step] The most common signs of corn on the cob are cracking, crumbling, and yellowing. If the husks are brightly colored, they're probably not fresh. [step] Husks are the papery outer covering. They should fit the ear of corn and not be falling off or pulling away. [step] When thawed, corn should have a bright green appearance. Check for stubborn micro microorganisms on the stem. [step] Corn on the cob should have a bright green color, while corn on the cob should be white or be not entirely yellow. Look for any husks on the corn that seem green to the touch.