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A Taste of Summer: Rosebank Farms’ Fresh Corn Succotash

There are certain flavors that define a Lowcountry summer, and sweet corn is undoubtedly one of them.

Whether it’s served alongside seafood fresh off the grill, piled onto a picnic table for a family gathering or enjoyed straight from the cob, corn has a way of marking the season. In fact, it’s become such a staple of summer celebrations that Food & Wine recently reported it experiences the biggest surge of any food leading up to the Fourth of July.

At Kiawah River, the season’s harvest is always close at hand. Just beyond the entrance to the community, Rosebank Farms Market fills its shelves with locally grown produce that reflects the rhythms of the Lowcountry. Sweet corn is among the summer favorites, inspiring everything from simple weeknight dinners to dishes worthy of gathering around.

One of our favorite ways to celebrate the season comes from Rosebank Farms’ own kitchen.

Rosebank Farms’ Summer Succotash
Chef Jonathan Kronsberg’s succotash is a fresh take on a Southern classic, highlighting the abundance of summer vegetables at their peak. Served at room temperature, it’s equally at home beside grilled fish, roasted chicken or your favorite cut of beef—and just as satisfying on its own.

Ingredients
Fresh sweet corn, kernels removed from the cob
Butter beans
Pink-eyed peas
Green beans (Kentucky Wonder or Half Runner varieties)
Sweet onion
Petite heirloom tomatoes
White balsamic vinegar
Local honey
Fresh basil, emulsified into the dressing
Freshly cracked black pepper

Preparation
Cook the butter beans, peas and green beans until just tender. Gently combine with the fresh corn, diced sweet onion and halved heirloom tomatoes. Whisk together white balsamic vinegar, local honey, basil and black pepper to create a bright dressing, then toss with the vegetables until evenly coated. Allow the flavors to come together and serve at room temperature.

The result is colorful, light and unmistakably seasonal—a dish that lets each ingredient shine.

Of course, the beauty of summer corn is that it doesn’t require much. A quick boil or time on the grill, finished with good butter and flaky sea salt, is often all it needs. The freshest ears are naturally sweet enough to stand on their own.

That’s part of what makes cooking this time of year so enjoyable. The ingredients do the work for you.

Whether you’re gathering with neighbors, hosting friends on the porch or simply stopping by Rosebank Farms Market on your way home, summer offers countless opportunities to bring the season to the table. Sometimes, the best recipes begin with what’s growing just down the road.

For more inspiration on preparing and enjoying one of summer’s favorite harvests, explore the full article from the Charleston City Paper.