Wondering the best way to cut corn? You’re not alone. Go to cut corn for a soup or corn salad, and inevitably you’ll get the kernels all over your kitchen counter and floor. We’ve had this problem and end up finding corn kernels days later. So we were elated to find there’s a secret to getting all those kernels to collect in one place. Here’s the method that works like a charm: how to cut corn off of the cob! Also see: Knife Skills 101: How to Cut Basic Fruits & Vegetables!
What you need to cut corn off the cob
The key to this method is in your equipment. You need two items:
A bundt pan (or rimmed baking sheet or dish). You can also use a tube pan: otherwise known as an angel food cake pan. Don’t have one? You can use a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish, with a folded towel placed under it. A sharp chef’s knife. A good sharp knife is also key. Don’t try this with a paring knife or small knife.
How to cut corn off the cob…the mess-free way!
The idea behind this secret method is this: place the corn cob in the raised center of the bundt pan. When you cut the corn, the sloped sides of the pan catch all the kernels! It sounds unbelievable: until you try it. Here are the basic steps:
Recipes that use fresh corn kernels
That’s it! Now you know the secret. Let us know how it goes in the comments below! There are lots of great corn recipes where you can use this new skill. Try it in:
Classic Corn Salad Fresh and full of tangy flavor, with bursts of bright tomato and basil! The classic summer salad for BBQs and picnics.Grilled Corn Salad Smoky, savory and creamy: truly out of this world! The flavors are a spin on Mexican street corn. ]Creamy Corn Chowder or Fresh Corn Soup A hearty way to enjoy fresh sweet corn: savory, salty, and a little sweet.Vegan Corn Chowder You’ll never believe this creamy soup is vegan: it has the perfect velvety texture and is full of flavor.
More knife skills
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