How to Get Corn Off the Cob

Fresh corn is one of summer's greatest pleasures, but getting it off the cob can be a wobbly, messy endeavor. To keep kernels from flying everywhere, associate food editor Ben Mims shows us a trick using a bundt pan to keep the cob steady and collect all the kernels in one place.

Removing corn from the cob.

What You'll Need

• A bundt pan
• A knife

How It Works

Place the cob on the center of the bundt pan. Slice downward along the sides of the cob to remove the kernels, then scrape the back of the knife along the cob to release its juices.

Techniques

How to Get Corn Off the Cob

By SAVEUR Editors


Published on August 28, 2012

Fresh corn is one of summer's greatest pleasures, but getting it off the cob can be a wobbly, messy endeavor. To keep kernels from flying everywhere, associate food editor Ben Mims shows us a trick using a bundt pan to keep the cob steady and collect all the kernels in one place.

Removing corn from the cob.

What You'll Need

• A bundt pan
• A knife

How It Works

Place the cob on the center of the bundt pan. Slice downward along the sides of the cob to remove the kernels, then scrape the back of the knife along the cob to release its juices.

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