Your produce brush<\/a> is a handy tool for scrubbing corn silk off the cobs. After shucking the corn, gently brush each ear. The silks will come right off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n \t\t\t Fresh corn should be easy to prepare and eat. Here’s how to remove the silk from corn on the cob.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":1791531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[307660,303887,306848,303883,307614],"categories-v2":[310638,308478,309603,308476,310591],"coauthors":[50034],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false,"long_pin":""},"yoast_head":"\n Lindsay has been writing for digital publications for seven years and has 10 years of experience working as a professional chef. She became a full-time food writer at Taste Recipes<\/em> in 2023, although she\u2019s been a regular contributor since 2017. Throughout her career, Lindsay has been a freelance writer and recipe developer for multiple publications, including Wide Open Media, Tasting Table, Mashed<\/em> and SkinnyMs<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n Lindsay is an accomplished product tester and spent six years as a freelance product tester at Reviewed<\/em> (part of the USA Today network). She has tested everything from cooking gadgets to knives, cookware sets, meat thermometers, pizza ovens and more than 60 grills (including charcoal, gas, kamado, smoker and pellet grills).<\/p>\r\n Lindsay still cooks professionally for pop-up events, especially when she can highlight local, seasonal ingredients. As a writer, Lindsay loves sharing her skills and experience with home cooks. She aspires to motivate others to gain confidence in the kitchen. When she\u2019s not writing, you\u2019ll find her cooking with fresh produce from the farmers market or planning a trip to discover the best new restaurants.<\/p>","twitter":"","instagram":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/linzdmattison\/","facebook":"","public_email":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lindsaydmattison\/","tiktok":"","youtube":"","location":"Portland, OR","school_and_year":"University of Tennessee","education":" Lindsay has been a food writer, recipe developer and product tester for seven years. She\u2019s a culinary school graduate who specializes in sustainable food and seasonal ingredients. She draws on her professional chef background to develop recipes and help home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. When Lindsay isn\u2019t writing, you\u2019ll find her cooking with fresh produce from the farmers market or planning a trip to discover the best new restaurants.<\/p>","user_nicename":"lindsay-mattison","type":"guest-author","nickname":""}},"extracted_shortcodes":{"[collection id=\"11699\" title=\"So Many Ways to Eat Corn This Summer\"]":{"ID":11699,"post_author":"7061","post_date":"2019-06-12 12:55:08","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-12 17:55:08","post_content":" Get Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\nEditors Tip<\/strong>: There\u2019s nothing like enjoying fresh corn on the cob in summer. However, fresh corn stored in the fridge will only last for one to two days\u2014to keep your corn fresh, check here how to freeze corn<\/a> so your harvest (or purchase from the farmer's market) will last long after peak season.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTrick #2: Use a gloved hand<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIf you're like us and always have disposable gloves<\/a> on hand for prepping chilies or handling raw chicken, this is a great option. Remove the husks from the corn and rub the cob using a gloved hand. The friction between the glove and the corn kernels will help whisk away the silk. After rubbing, rinse the corn under cold water to remove any small pieces of silk still clinging to it.\r\n
Trick #3: Rub with shelf liner<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nShelf liner<\/a> is amazingly versatile. Use it as intended to keep plates and glassware from shifting around in cupboards, or cut a square for under your cutting board to keep it from sliding as you slice. You can also use it to remove excess silk from corn! Rub a small square against shucked corn and the grippy exterior will attract leftover silk like a magnet.\r\n
Trick #4: Boil or microwave whole<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nInstead of peeling corn, cook it whole and let the heat do the work for you. Cook the corn in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes, or\u00a0 cook it in the microwave<\/a>\u00a0on high for 8 minutes. Then, trim off the stem ends of the cob. Be very careful because the corn will be hot! Hold the corn with the cut end down and remove the husk. It will come off clean with almost all the silk strands clinging to the husk instead of the corn kernels. Magic.\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter<\/a>Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>German Brat Seafood Boil<\/a>Grilled bratwurst and onion add a smoky flavor to corn, potatoes and fish for a hearty meal that's always a hit with my family. \u2014Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
<\/a><\/div>Maryland Corn Pops<\/a>Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here\u2019s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in local bay flavors. \u2014Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
<\/a><\/div>Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn<\/a>For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno. \u2014Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Sweet Corn<\/a>Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. \u2014Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, Michigan
<\/a><\/div>Slow-Cooker Sriracha Corn<\/a>A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears cooked up a little sweet, a little smoky and a little hot\u2014perfect if you ask my three teenage boys! \u2014Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
<\/a><\/div>Carolina Crab Boil<\/a>This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain the cooking liquid and pour out the pot on a paper-lined table so folks can dig in, or serve it as a stew in its liquid over hot rice. \u2014Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
<\/a><\/div>Mexican Street Corn<\/a>This creamy, cheesy Mexican street corn recipe will be your favorite way to enjoy grilled corn on the cob. Elote is customizable and perfect for summer cookouts.
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Spicy Corn on the Cob<\/a>During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the ears every chance we get. \u2014Bernadette Walker, Waco, Texas
<\/a><\/div>Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob<\/a>I like to eat corn all year long, so I came up with this recipe. It's my favorite side to serve when I make sloppy joes. You can use a butter substitute for a skinny version of this corn. \u2014Teresa Flowers, Sacramento, California\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew)<\/a>This crowd-pleasing Lowcountry boil starring shrimp, corn and potatoes is perfection in a pot.
<\/a><\/div>Baked Chili-Lime Corn<\/a>Tart lime and spicy chili powder offer vibrant flavor contrasts in this easy baked corn dish. \u2014Lawrence Davis, Saint Louis, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Corn with Dill<\/a>I like to peel the husks back and rub ears of sweet corn with delicious dill butter before putting them on the grill. The butter melts over the golden kernels as the corn steams inside the husk. \u2014Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
<\/a><\/div>Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter<\/a>I like to use fresh cilantro from my garden in this lime butter I created especially for grilled corn. —Andrea Reynolds, Westlake, Ohio
<\/a><\/div>Bacon-Wrapped Corn<\/a>After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you'll never go back to your old way of preparing it. The incredible flavor of roasted corn combined with bacon and chili powder is sure to please your palate and bring rave reviews at your next backyard barbecue. \u2014Lori Bramble, Omaha, Nebraska
<\/a><\/div>Herbed Grilled Corn on the Cob<\/a>I'd never had grilled corn until last summer when my sister-in-law served it for us. What a treat! So simple, yet delicious, grilled corn is now a must on my summer menu. \u2014Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia
<\/a><\/div>Kathy's Herbed Corn<\/a>My husband and I agreed that the original recipe for this corn needed a little jazzing up, so I added the thyme and cayenne pepper to suit our tastes. Now fresh summer corn makes a regular appearance on our grill.\r\n \u2014Kathy VonKorff, North College Hill, Ohio\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Chipotle Lime Corn Cobs<\/a>In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese, and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family\u2019s take on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements. \u2014Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
<\/a><\/div>Cazuela<\/a>This cazuela recipe brings the warmth and comfort of Chilean cuisine to your table in just under an hour. Packed with chicken, squash and potatoes, it's the perfect hearty stew to enjoy over rice.
<\/a><\/div>Buttery Horseradish Corn on the Cob<\/a>For a July Fourth barbecue, I whipped up a butter and horseradish topping for grilled corn. People actually formed a line to get seconds. \u2014Trish Loewen, Bakersfield, California
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Pepper Corn<\/a>I've loved corn served with this simple seasoning since I was a child. It makes corn on the cob extra special. \u2014Anna Minegar, Zolfo Springs, Florida
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Street Corn<\/a>Mexican food is my grandmother\u2019s favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn turned out to be just right. \u2014Ashley Crainshaw, Shawnee, Kansas
<\/a><\/div>Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Pepper Butter<\/a>Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and peppered his butter on the edge of his plate before spreading it on his corn, and I did the same as a kid. Today, I continue the tradition by serving lemon-pepper butter with roasted corn\u2014it's a favorite! \u2014Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas
<\/a><\/div>Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob<\/a>Corn on the cob is a comforting and cherished Midwest dish. It's amazing when grilled, and my recipe adds a few unexpected ingredients to make it taste even more like summertime. \u2014Caitlin Dawson, Monroe, Ohio
<\/a><\/div>Cajun Boil on the Grill<\/a>I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch. The foil steams up inside, so open carefully. \u2014Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado
<\/a><\/div>Spiced Grilled Corn<\/a>The wonderful spice mixture doesn't add heat, only great flavor. This just may be the best corn you've ever had! \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Fiesta Grilled Corn<\/a>We love Mexican food and corn on the cob. So I combined them into something fresh and spicy. For Italian flair, I make this corn with basil and oregano butter and Parmesan cheese.\u2014MacKenzie Severson, Germantown, Maryland
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Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn<\/a><\/h2>\r\nOne of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating, and spicy jalapeno kick. If you're feeling wild, sprinkle these with some cooked and crumbled bacon! \u2014Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado\r\n
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Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter<\/a><\/h2>Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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German Brat Seafood Boil<\/a><\/h2>Grilled bratwurst and onion add a smoky flavor to corn, potatoes and fish for a hearty meal that's always a hit with my family. \u2014Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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Maryland Corn Pops<\/a><\/h2>Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here\u2019s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in local bay flavors. \u2014Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
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Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn<\/a><\/h2>For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno. \u2014Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
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Grilled Sweet Corn<\/a><\/h2>Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often in summer. Parsley, chili powder and cumin accent the corn's just-picked flavor. \u2014Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, Michigan
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Slow-Cooker Sriracha Corn<\/a><\/h2>A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears cooked up a little sweet, a little smoky and a little hot\u2014perfect if you ask my three teenage boys! \u2014Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
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Carolina Crab Boil<\/a><\/h2>This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain the cooking liquid and pour out the pot on a paper-lined table so folks can dig in, or serve it as a stew in its liquid over hot rice. \u2014Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia