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How To Get Perfect Ears Of Corn At The Grocery Store Every Time
By Greta Pano
When picking out ears of corn from the store, it seems natural to pull the husk back a tad and make sure the kernels look good, but this is actually a grocery store faux pas.
Two important parts to inspect are the husk and the silk that sticks out of the top of the ear. The husk should be bright and green and wrap closely around the corn.
If it's dry, loose, and has any brown discoloration, it's probably not the one you want to choose. Watch out for small holes in the husk, as this could signify insect infestation.
It's tempting to peel back the husk to look for missing kernels, but you can simply feel through the husk to find any open areas or soft spots that indicate the corn has gone bad.
The best ears of corn are found in season and should have silk that’s slightly sticky and light brown or golden. Avoid corn with black, gooey, or dried-out silk.
While picking up multiple ears of corn, you may notice a difference in weight. Better-quality, nutrient-dense corn weighs more, so if one ear feels ultra-light, put that one back.
Pre-shucked corn seems ideal since the quality is visible, but it is likely lacking juiciness and flavor since the husk and corn silk protect the kernels from drying out.