July marks the start of sweetcorn season. These beads of sunshine bring sweetness and colour to salads, chowders and fritters, or shine simply on the cob, brushed with butter and sizzled on the grill. Although tinned and frozen varieties mean you can enjoy this veg all year round, nothing quite rivals their golden hue when they’re picked fresh from British soil.
The juicy kernels you’ll find in your box come from family-built business, Barfoots. With 10,000 acres across the UK’s south coast, including the Isle of Wight, they utilise the unique climate to grow extra special cobs. Think sandy soils, warmer weather and extra light from the sea. And it’s not just sweetcorn they produce – they also grow the tender, nutty Tenderstem® we all love too.
How to store sweetcorn
Sweetcorn is made up of four elements: the rough, leafy shell (husk), the hair-like tendrils (silk) that catch pollen, the yellow kernels, and the cylindrical, woody cob. Keep cobs fresh by leaving them in their husks until you’re ready to use them. Place in the veg drawer of your fridge, wrapped in a damp paper towel.
How to prepare sweetcorn
To easily shuck your corn, run the unpeeled cob under the tap. Once damp, pop it in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, then slice off the base end and, using a towel, squeeze your cob upwards, out of the husk.
Try root-to-stem cooking
We’re big fans of reducing food waste. So before you throw away the woody cob, try simmering it in soups, stews or stocks to enrich their flavour.
Our favourite sweetcorn recipes
Try some of our favourite ways to add sweetcorn to your next dinner, no matter whether you fancy a fresh salad, summery barbecue or hearty dhal.
Smoked Haddock Chowder with Potatoes & Sweetcorn Salsa
A sweetcorn salsa, with chives and chilli flakes, tops this cosy, comforting chowder. Find flaky smoked fish and potatoes, in a creamy stew that’s bursting with colour and texture.
Sweetcorn Fritters, Black Bean Salsa & Avocado
Succulent sweetcorn fritters meet zingy black bean salsa and cool avocado in a colourful plate inspired by the bold flavours of Mexico. Perfect for a dinner that transports your tastebuds.
Barbecue Tofu, Sweetcorn Quinoa & Slaw
All the flavour of the barbecue, without needing to fire up the grill. Sweetcorn adds freshness to the rich, sticky sauce painted over the tofu. Pair with crunchy slaw and nutty quinoa for a balanced dinner that screams summer.
Honeyed Chorizo & Sweetcorn Salad with Roast Potatoes & Caramelised Onion
This rainbow of veg is proof that salads don’t have to be boring. Sweetcorn is tossed through sticky, smoky chorizo, spiced roast potatoes and crunchy pumpkin seeds, for a salad that’s bright, filling and nourishing.
Golden Sweetcorn & Spinach Dhal with Fragrant Tomato Topping
Sweetcorn shines as the star of this fragrant dhal, bringing sweetness to a backdrop of garam masala and cumin seeds. Serve with earthy black rice and juicy, fried tomatoes.
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