Did not know the Jersey people do the same.
What bothers me about shucking corn in the store is that many people will rip a little bit off and then put it back, evidently because it wasn’t perfect enough for them. Over the years, I learned the art of picking out good corn ears without having to peel anything off.
I knew that Mass Holes shuck corn inside the grocery store and throw the husk & silk on the floor (if there is not a trash can RIGHT THERE)
Did not know the Jersey people do the same.
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I see it all the time in La Crosse, WI. These women just chat and laugh among themselves as they make sure their corn will be dry and shriveled by dinner time.
Buy corn with shucks on.
Wrap in paper towel and lightly wet the towel.
Nuke in M/W for 7-8 minutes on high for a cob about 8”.
Remove towel and cut off the base of the shuck.
Remove the shuck and the vast majority of the silk will also be removed. Pick off what little remains.
Apply melted butter/margarine (nuked for a few seconds) all over and add salt and pepper to taste. UMMM!