How to cut corn on the cob… without the mess! This simple trick makes it easy to use grains in salads and soups.
Wondering the best way to chop corn? You’re not alone. Chop up some corn for soup or lamb’s lettuce, and you’ll inevitably spill the grains on your kitchen counter and floor. We had this problem and found corn kernels a few days later. We were thrilled to find out that there is a secret to bringing all these cores together in one place. Here’s the method that works wonders: How to cut the corn off the cob!
See also: Knife Skills 101: How to Cut Basic Fruits and Vegetables!
What you need to cut the corn on the cob
The key to this method lies in your equipment. You need two items:
- A tube pan (or a baking sheet or rimmed dish). You can also use a tube pan, also known as an Angel Food pie pan. You do not have ? You can use a rimmed baking sheet or an ovenproof dish with a folded towel underneath.
- A very sharp chef’s knife. A good, sharp knife is also essential. Do not attempt this with a paring knife or small knife.
How to Cut Corn on the Cob… Without the Mess!
The idea behind this secret method is this: place the corn on the cob in the raised center of the tube pan. As you cut the corn, the slanted sides of the pan will catch any kernels! It sounds amazing: until you try. Here are the basic steps:
- Place the tip of the corn on the cob in the hole in the center of the pan. Hold the bottom of the corn firmly with your non-cutting hand. (If using a baking sheet or bowl, place a towel underneath. Hold the corn vertically and place the bottom right side on the sheet.)
- Use a large chef’s knife to slice in a downward motion so the corn kernels collect neatly in the tube pan.
Recipes with fresh corn kernels
That’s it! Now you know the secret. Let us know how it’s going in the comments below! There are many good corn recipes that you can use this new ability on. Try it:
The description
How to cut corn on the cob… without the mess! This simple trick makes it easy to use grains in salads and soups.
- corn on the cob
- Bundt cake or tube pan (or baking sheet or rimmed dish, with a folded towel underneath)
- large chef’s knife
- Place the tip of the corn on the cob in the hole in the center of the pan. Hold the bottom of the corn firmly with your non-cutting hand. (If using a baking sheet or bowl, place a folded towel underneath to prevent shifting. Hold the corn vertically and place the bottom right side on the sheet.)
- Use a large chef’s knife to slice in a downward motion so the corn kernels collect neatly in the pan.
- Category: knife skills
- Method: choppy
- Kitchen: N / A
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: How to cut corn from the cob
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