Fair to say, almost all of us are familiar with corn. But that doesn't mean it can't be tricky to tell whether corn on the ...

Once you've eaten all the kernels on the corn cob, you might be tempted to toss it into the trash. Rather than let it go to waste, use that cob to smoke food.

After the rinse, Beal suggests filling a large bowl or a clean sink with enough water to submerge the corn. Add about 1 to 2 ...

Once corn is cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and place in medium mixing bowl. Add black beans, diced tomato, jalapeno, and onion. Gently stir to combine.

Wait about five minutes and then take the water’s temperature. If it’s around 180°F, move to the next step. If not, just wait a few more minutes and test again.