COOKING VIDEO: How To Remove Corn From The Cob

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July 22, 2012 at 8:45 am · Filed under Vegetables-Salads-Herbs, Videos

It’s easy to remove corn kernels from the cob with a sharp chef’s knife.

But if you use a tube pan or bundt pan to anchor the ear, it’s even easier.

You’ll find the technique in the video below so useful, we bet you’ll be making corn salad or fresh corn salsa through the end of corn season. Start with this delicious recipe…and one more tip: To remove the silk from the corn, just use a wet paper towel.

CORN SALSA RECIPE

Make lots—you’ll love it! Beyond a chip dip, this salsa is delicious with grilled fish and poultry. It also couldn’t be easier: Just dice and mix. That’s it. This recipe makes about 3 cups; 4 cups if beans are added.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh corn kernels

1/3 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño

1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional: 1 cup black beans (you can used canned)

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. You can serve immediately, but the flavors will come together if you let it sit for a few hours (cover and refrigerate).