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How to De-Kernel Corn
There is something extremely dangerous about standing an ear of corn on end and slicing down. And, oh how the kernels fly! Kristen tipped Merrill off to a new (and obvious?) way to denude an ear more safely. What now? Two words: Rhonda's Succotash.
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Comments (47)
9 months ago JSCooks
I learned this trick from Joey Altman when we were writing his cookbook, Without Reservations. I've used it ever since then, and when I do cooking demos that involve corn I always show it, almost always eliciting the response: "why didn't I think of that!" (And with the utmost respect, I do concur with others re: "hi guys" -- not only is it a throw-away, but most of us aren't guys. Otherwise, love your great site!)
9 months ago wcl
this kernel cutting technique sure seems to reduce the corn flying all over the kitchen. however the problem i have (that is more disconcerting) is when i scrape the cob to get all that juicy goodness that is left after the cut. the juice flys all over (predominantly on my glasses) and is really a pain to get off of things due to its sugar/starch content. any ideas for that ?
9 months ago Martin69
Can you still afford corn???!!!
10 months ago JanetFL
Many thanks to Kristen and Merrill for an easy and great tip that I never would have thought up myself. This is now my technique for stripping corn.
11 months ago pepperoncini
Also another note, I to had terrible lagging when trying to view this video, that was disappointing.
11 months ago pepperoncini
Great idea!
I always blanch my corn first then cut it off the cob. I've tried corn shredders but they seem to mush up the corn to much so I went back to cutting it with a knife.
11 months ago dragonladyevelyn
This video didn't work for me...awwww...I wanted to see it
11 months ago Rosemary Martinez
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11 months ago forget it
Lose the "hi guys" please. I'm so tired of hearing that said to us that I reduce the amount of the tip after the 3rd time I hear it. Hi is plenty. It' way overdone in about all the food service business.
11 months ago merrill
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
If you have feedback, there's a more constructive way to offer it. Just as you "reduce the amount of the tip after the 3rd time I hear it," I'm less likely to take your recommendation seriously because of its tone.
11 months ago forget it
Lose the "hi guys" please. I'm so tired of hearing that said to us that I reduce the amount of the tip after the 3rd time I hear it. Hi is plenty. It' way overdone in about all the food service business.
almost 2 years ago meetsaucygirl
I use a microplane! It works perfectly and is super quick.
almost 2 years ago meetsaucygirl
Oops, I meant so say a mandolin. It works perfectly. Just put in on a 1/2 or less setting. Amazing!
almost 2 years ago merrill
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
Wow, great idea!
almost 2 years ago jay-j
The best way to de-kernel corn is to use your fingers. It's the best and safest method. With the knife, you leave the germ behind. With your finger, you get the whole kernel, germ and all. Try it.
almost 2 years ago Laura Yee
Great tip!
almost 2 years ago f52otf
Video not working?
almost 2 years ago Sodium Girl
um...wow, I can't believe that this technique never crossed any of our minds before! Ingenious! One of the many many many reasons I LOVE THIS SITE! Thanks ladies.
almost 2 years ago merrill
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
You're very welcome!
almost 2 years ago Kensington Annie
Ingenious!
But -- please drop the Hi Guys and 'guys" patter.
Anne
almost 2 years ago MissLindyS
I am with you all the way on the "guys" thing.
almost 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
As am I. Emphatically. ;o)
almost 2 years ago annieb
Great idea, why didn't I think of that one!
almost 2 years ago chez_mere
So glad I watched this. I work at a summer camp and there is always leftover corn from our Sunday night grill out. Finally an effective way to get it off the cob and into the salad bar!
almost 2 years ago thecrabbycook
Love this. Using the old method, I end up with half the corn on the floor, which makes my dog ecstatic, but makes me very irritable. I'm changing methods! (The dog will have to cope.)
almost 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
I have always used the more conventional method of cutting down, into a large bowl. I tried it this way last night, to make my corn relish (recipe posted last week), using a nice, sharp 10" chef's knife. It's a far superior technique. The kernels are nice and clean + there's one less bowl to wash! Thank you so much for posting this. I will think of the food52 team with gratitude every time I cut corn, from now on. ;o)