Sorry for the dumb questions....but it's legit. I see people pull back the husks. What are they looking at and how do I know if it's good? Thanks for your answers.
2006-06-21 06:23:01 · 10 answers · asked by highroller 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
It is legit! I had to ask my mom the same question when I was a little girl. Those are the kind of lessons women get taught, but we should all know.
When I pull back the husk I am looking for the little white unripened corn on the end. If there is a lot of it then I know the corn was harvested too soon. If there is just a little then I know it is was at least close to ripe and will be crisp and sweet throughout. You are also watching for mold or other discolorations. It is generally just a quick spot check for ripeness. I love corn on the cob, this was a great summer question. Enjoy!
2006-06-21 06:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by dreamer 2 · 10⤊ 2⤋
OK here we go first when you pick up an ear it should feel heavy for it's size, lite its old and been refrigerated sometime. Second is the silk sticky, all dried up means old. Third pull back the husk are the kernels well developed and numerous with few gaps or does it look like a dental convention in west Virginia. Also don't go for large kernels the smaller ones are more tender and sweet. Lastly buy from someone that gets it in small batches preferably daily or visit a farm stand to get the freshest!
2006-06-21 06:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by halton13316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking for big ears of corn and you pull back the husks to make sure the corn is a little yellow. Also, stick your thumb into the kernals to see if they are big, means you will have some nice corn to eat. If their are gaps between the kernals it probably means it is has sat on the shelf and has dried out.
2006-06-21 07:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sue Chef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People pull back the husks to see if it looks good. The kernals should be firm. When you pull the husks off the corn tho, make sure you get all the stringy stuff, otherwise it gets all stuck in your teeth. I like to cut the ends off too, cuz sometimes they get kinda funky.
2006-06-21 06:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Nate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't pick corn in a market, you pick corn in a corn field. I know people have gotten used to easy access to food...but you never pick corn in a market. LOL Just kidding. The silk under the husk should pull away from the corn easily if it's ripe.
2006-06-21 06:29:55 · answer #5 · answered by InAWhisper 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By pulling back the husk you can check to make sure the corn is ripe. Not under-ripe...it will be lighter yellow with smaller kernels. Or over-ripe...it will have large kernels and if you pop a kernel it will not be real juicy. Also you can check for mold on the corn.
2006-06-21 06:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by zoya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Iowa--the corn state. When you pull back the husks you are looking for bad spots or missing kernals or just to check if it is bad (like the kernals are all shrivled up). If it looks like corn that you would eat right off the cob it is good.
2006-06-21 06:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by Hula Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Do You Pick Corn
2016-12-12 04:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by killeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look for small, but fully developed kernels that look pearly. I like white corn. I don't like big kernels.
2006-06-21 06:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by momofoneson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very simple, we look if the corn is fresh, you just press your thumb inside!
2006-06-21 06:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by bunny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋