Cut and Cream Kernels Off the Cob
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Laying by corn....Why I didn't marry that city girl
What happens here
With the de-silked corn, use a paring knife to carefully cut the kernels off the cob. First, 'scalp' the top portion of the kernels by making a shallow cut across the top layer. Then, 'milk' the cob by scraping downwards with the knife, allowing the corn's natural juices (germ) to be released into a large pot or bowl. This process creates the creamy texture characteristic of Southern-style creamed corn without adding actual cream. Repeat for all ears, ensuring any remaining bad spots are removed. A corn cob tool was tested but found less effective than the knife method.
Goal: Separate corn kernels from the cob and extract natural 'milk' for a creamy texture.
Tools and materials
- Corn Cob Tool — Alternative method for removing kernels (not recommended by creator)
- Large Pot or Bowl — Collecting the cut corn kernels and juices
- Paring Knife — Cutting and scraping kernels from the cob
- De-silked Corn — The corn to be processed
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