This is the big question, and opinions get heated. But here’s the chill truth: do not shuck your corn until you are ready to cook it. Those husks are nature’s perfect packaging, locking in moisture and protecting the kernels. If you strip them off, the corn will dry out faster than a forgotten towel on a hot pavement.
So, keep the husks on. The only thing you should do is trim the stem a tiny bit and maybe snip off the very top if the silks are crazy. This keeps the corn happy and hydrated.
