Celebrate Corn on the Cob Day Every June 11

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Ah, fresh corn on the cob. One of the delights of summer. And there’s a whole day dedicated to to this wondrous veggie (actually grain, but let’s not get nit-picky!): Corn on the Cob Day.

Whether eaten plain or buttered and seasoned to perfection, sweet summer corn just can’t be beat.

We don’t know who created this day or when. But we’ll bet it was someone who loved corn on the cob.

 

Corn Trivia

Sweet corn comes from Mexico, and it has a long history there … As far back as about 9,000 BC!

Corn on the cob can have different names depending on where you live. Do you call it any of these things?

• Pole corn
• Sweet pole
• Long maize
• Butter-pop

 

The “proper” way to eat corn on the cob is to hold the cob at each end with your fingers. We rather prefer corn holders ourselves. (No burnt fingers!).

Corn is an ingredient in lots of everyday products, from dyes and soaps to ethanol, plastics and cosmetics. It truly is a valuable and versatile crop.

The USDA predicts farmers will increase corn acreage for 2019, planting about 92 million acres of the stuff. Average yields are around 188 bushels/acre (actual yield depends on soil conditions). That’s a lot of corn!

Scroll down for some ideas on celebrating this corny but delicious unofficial holiday.

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Ideas For Celebrating Corn on the Cob Day

There’s no doubt you’ll need to eat some corn on the cob.

If you’re in or near Plainvew, Minnesota, the party’s taken care of. The town has a festival and parade to celebrate Corn on the Cob Day. And of course, plenty of corn on the cob for feasting.

For those of us in the rest of the country, we’ll just have to whip up some corn on the cob ourselves.

Grill it. Boil it. Roast it. There’s no wrong way to make it.

For a quick and simple prep, microwave it in the husk. You’re steaming it with absolutely no hassle. And it turns out beautifully every time.

Season it with a little (or a lot) of butter and salt. Or get creative and make a compound butter, spicy salt, or sweet sauce for your corn. Consider one of these recipes:

• Roasted Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lime Butter
• Jalepneno-Lime Corn on The Cob
• Grilled Corn With Spicy Chili Butter
• Grilled Corn with Sweet-Savory Asian Glaze

 

But don’t hog it all to yourself (yes, yes, we want to, too. But try to share!)

Have a picnic or barbecue and invite friends and family to enjoy the corny goodness with you.

Sweet corn doesn’t keep long once picked, so if you have more than you can eat off the cob, try making corn chowder.

Do you have a favorite corn on the cob recipe to share?

 

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