For the freshest and tastiest corn, cut it right off the cobs. Use a special tool or a sharp knife following the instructions below.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
- Remove husks and silk from fresh ears of corn. Rinse well.
- Cut enough off the tip to create a flat top.
- Stand the cob on its flattened top on a plate or wide bowl.
- Holding the stem end, cut downwards through two or three rows of kernels with a sturdy, sharp knife.
- Repeat until all kernels are removed.
- To get the milky juice left on the cob, scrape with the back of the knife blade.
Tips:
- One medium ear of corn will yield approximately 1/2 cup of kernels.
- Four medium ears of corn will yield the equivalent of a 10-ounce package of frozen corn.
What You Need:
- corn on the cob
- sharp, sturdy knife
