Sometimes you buy corn and forget to cook it. It sits in the fridge. The husks start to dry out. No problem!
How To Boil Corn In The Husk Video
Soak the whole ear, husk and all, in cold water for 20 minutes. This rehydrates the husk. Then boil as usual. It works like a charm.
This trick saves sad, forgotten corn. Your fridge knows you messed up. But the husk forgives you. It’s the most forgiving vegetable wrapper in the world.
A Word on Silks
Some silks will still cling. That’s okay. They’re not enemies. They’re just clingy friends.
After peeling, run the ear under cold water for a second. The silks rinse right off. Or use a damp paper towel. One swipe. Done.
You can also touch the corn with a little butter. The silks stick to the butter, not your hands. It’s a buttery betrayal of the fibers.