How do you remove corn silks from the corn once peeled?

Kathy
  • Posted by: Kathy
  • April 29, 2014
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9 Comments

bigpan June 30, 2014
I agree with the soft brush method, but since I am lazy, I simply rub off as much as I can with my hands and then cook.
Over the years (decades) I have done this, I am still alive !
 
hungrynsc June 30, 2014
use a rubber band, a thick one is good. stretch it between yr fingers & run it down the cob a time or 2. Voila!, no more hairs.
 
Pegeen April 30, 2014
Cut a small slice off the stem end of un-husked ear of corn. Put a few ears in microwave on high for 30 seconds. The husk and silk should come off more easily. Then cook corn as desired.

By the way, where are you getting corn on the cob right now?! I'd like some of that!
 
miznic April 30, 2014
I use a toothbrush. - usually picked up for about 99 cents...
 
Lindsay-Jean H. April 30, 2014
You can try the microwave trick shared in this video for easier silk removal: http://food52.com/blog/10135-the-best-ways-to-prep-corn
 
Author Comment
I go with Monita. Either a little nail brush or a NEW UNUSED soft scrub sponge, brushing the corn under cold running water works like a charm.
 
kimhw April 29, 2014
They make a soft brush. It's about $2 at a kitchen store. I love mine and it cleans mushrooms too.
 
Dona April 29, 2014
This is what I use, I found it at the grocery store.
 
Monita April 29, 2014
A nail brush or a soft dish brush can be effective to remove remaining silks
 
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