Cooking & Baking Essentials
From The Garden
Sweet Corn
An ear of corn is one of life’s simple pleasures. Once shucked & cooked, a little butter, salt & pepper is all that’s needed to savor the sweet flavor of summer. With a little additional preparation, corn can be removed from the cob & used in a variety of exciting recipe applications from soups, side dish classics & appetizers. It adds bold color, crunch & flavor to Shrimp & Sweet Corn Buttermilk Fritters in particular. The first crop of corn in our region begins to appear at local farm stands around May & you can expect to use this versatile vegetable well into August. With white, yellow & bi-color corn available, each variety offers unique characteristics from the highly sweetened flavors of Kandy Korn to reliable tried & true favorites such as Silver King & Silver Queen. The later is known as being a reliable late season must. Learn how to cut corn off of the cob so that it can be used in a variety of recipe applications throughout the summer months.
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How To Cut Corn Off Of The Cob
Choosing the freshest ears of corn from the market is not as simple as a grab & go but it is a quick process nonetheless. Take an extra minute to inspect the kernels to be certain they’re plump & bright. Pick up each ear you plan to purchase & peel back a small portion of the husk & silks. Any kernels that appear discolored, wilted or those with blemishes should be rejected. Once you’ve made your selections & you’re ready to prepare them for cooking applications, remove the husks & the silks, pop off the extra portion of the stalks from the ends. Use a clean dish towel to rub the ears free of any additional silks that may be clinging to the kernels. Once cooked, the corn can easily be removed from the cob.
The Technique
Place a damp kitchen towel under a clean cutting board. This will keep the board stable & prevent it from moving when in use. Place an ear of corn on the board & cut away a small portion of the stalk end with a sharp chef knife to create a level, flat surface. Position the corn upright on the board & slice away the kernels from top to bottom in sections. Complete the process around the entire cob. To help contain the kernels, as they will fall where they may, you can use this procedure by place the corn upright in a shallow bowl however the very end kernels will need to be removed outside of the bowl & on the cutting board as the lip will prevent the knife from reaching them.
The Tune
“Love In Bloom” Paul Whitman & His Orchestra
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