What is National Corn On The Cob Day?
On the first day of summer, June 11th marks the calendar to celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day each year. Fresh corn on the cob is a summertime treat for people from all around the country as we begin the picnic season.
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Corn on the cob is popular in various regions of the country, such as pole corn, cornstick, sweet pole, butter-pop, sweet corn, or long maize. Picking the corn when the kernels are tender and in its milk stage yields sweeter kernels.
The most common ways to prepare corn on the cob are boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The husks can be left on when grilling or roasting sweet corn to retain moisture and flavor during the cooking process.
Although it may seem rude, proper dinner etiquette for corn eating corn calls for holding the cob at each end with your fingers is appropriate, according to the author, eating corn is acceptable. Serving corn on the cob with other seasonings, butter, or oils will give it even more flavor. We celebrated National Herbs and Spices Day on June 10th. Anything you learned while celebrating that day can also be used while enjoying your corn on the cob! Consider roasting your sweet corn with a little cilantro and chili pepper.
