I know it isn’t corn season but everything I harvest somehow ends up in the freezer. As I was purging the freezer, I realized I had over 50 ears of corn stuck in a bunch of different places. How the heck was I going to cut the corn off the cobs to make room in the freezer? Cutting the cobs one by one was waaay to tedious and hard. So, enter the bundt cake pan. Learn how to cut corn off the cob with the aid of a bundt cake pan.
No fooling.
No, this isn’t some sort of trick.
Well, sort of.
Before I tell you my new magic trick on how to cut the corn off the cob, let me tell you all the different tools I used before I pulled out the ole bundt cake pan.
But first things first. Just to give you a frame of reference, this corn was blanched then frozen. I defrosted it before attempting to cut off the kernels. The cobs were a little soggy.
Cutting fresh corn would have been easier.
Okay–since you now know the state of the union of the corn.
On to my different attempts to cut off the corn.
Try a Drill to Remove the Kernels
I tried using a drill based up on the video below but you have to have a special drill bit that I did not have. Some people created their own but I am just not that handy.
If you have a lot more corn than me you might want to consider buying this gadget. You can buy the Kleen Kutter Corn Cutter HERE .
Corn Cutter
I did purchase the corn peeler but hubby said it was hard on his hands.
It works if you have a few corn cobs or really strong hands. (You can buy it HERE.)
If you have tons of corn to de-kernel, the hand held corn cutter is not the tool to use unless you have multiple family members willing to take turns. (This is not happening in my family–even if I paid them.)
If You are Handy, Create Your Own Tool
If you are handy, you can create your own tool. See the video below.
How to Cut Corn Off the Cob with a Bundt Cake Pan:
I settled on using a bundt cake pan since it keeps the corn upright. I did nick my pan a lot. Watch my video below:
Grab a bundt cake. Notice it has a hole in the middle. Someone knew you could use it to cut corn kernels. I swear. They were just waiting for us to catch on.
Joke is on us.
I used a simple cutting knife to get off the corn.
I tried using a larger chopping knife but found it to hard to use. My corn isn’t that big.
Also, I scratched the bundt cake top. Just be careful. I was just zipping through the corn without a care in the world.
Don’t be that gal or guy.
Stop cutting at a certain point near the top of the hole. Flip over the corn and finish cutting the missed kernels.
Some of the corn will be inside the hole on your counter-top. Don’t forget to scoop it up when you are putting away your kernels.
Free the Bundt Cake!
Maybe you are no longer using your bundt cake since you are watching your sugar intake or lowering your carb intake. Well, here is a chance to free your bundt cakepan and give it a new life!
Can you do me a favor so more bundt cake pans don’t hide in the cabinet anymore? Can you share my post on social media and especially pin it on Pinterest. (Just click the below picture and a pin it button will appear.)
Everyone needs a second chance. Don’t you think?
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How to cut corn off the cob?
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Carol Schultz says
Why do people have to reinvent the wheel to do something simple and quick? I have always used an 8″ chefs knife for cutting kernels off cobs with no trouble whatsoever. Put the fat end down, cut the bottom 2/3 or so, then turn the cob over and get the pointy side.
Part of your issue is that you’re doing this with corn from the freezer. If you’d just cut the kernels off your freshly picked corn and then vacuum seal it you’ll find this a far better way to achieve a good result.
Anna@Green Talk says
Carol, you are right. The kernels were blanched and in the freezer. I will try your idea next year but I am such a klutz with a knife. Anna
linda spiker says
I use my chef’s knife too. Love all these ideas though!
Anna@Green Talk says
Linda, I am a klutz so the bundt cake idea helps. Anna
Jessica says
Awesome ideas! I’ll need to look at this again when we freezer corn this summer.
Anna@Green Talk says
Jessica, freeing up freezer space is paramount in my house. Anna
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Wow! Those are some very interesting ways! I haven’t tried any of those before. Similar to the bundt pan, I’ve used a large bowl to surround the corn during the cutting process.
Anna@Green Talk says
Emily, personally I like the drill. Anna
Renee Kohley says
No way! That is so easy! Thank you for this tip! I will have to try it next summer!
Anna@Green Talk says
Renee, I think it would be easier to use this idea before you cook the corn. Anna
Marjorie says
Great tips! I love stocking up my freezer when produce is fresh!
Anna@Green Talk says
Marjorie, sometime my freezer yells at me to stop stuffing it with frozen vegetables. I love to stock up for the winter. Anna
Betsy (Eco-novice) says
Ha! Brilliant. Too bad I don’t have a bundt pan. Always plenty at the thrift shop though : )
Anna@Green Talk says
Betsy–I love using something that collects dust in my house. Anna
karen says
I got two words for you.
POOR HUBBY
Anna@Green Talk says
Nah. It is all in a days work on the “farm.” Anna
Lori Popkewitz Alper says
Wow Anna. So many interesting ideas. I use a knife, but I’m loving the bundt pan idea. I think I have one collecting dust too!
Anna@Green Talk says
Lori, recycling at its best! Anna
Eileen says
Who knew there were *so many* ways to cut corn off the cob! Thanks for sharing them all! 🙂
Anna@Green Talk says
Eileen-yeah–who knew? Anna
Megan Stevens says
What a fun idea, Anna! Love that the whole family helps!