I love corn on the cob, but I HATE those hairs (cornsilk?) that get in between the kernels. Anyone have a super wiz bang way of getting all those corn hairs off the cob easily?
ETA: I usually just pick them off too, but just spent 15 minutes picking them off 4 ears of corn. Was just wondering if anyone had a *quick* way to do it. I was enjoying a cocktail while doing this task... Maybe that's my problem! :)
I tried the microwave trick tonight and it worked like a charm. There were a few hairs, but they came off completely and very easily. The only bummer is that it seemed a wee bit overcooked, just a bit more than we like it. I usually cut the kernels off the cob while the corn is still raw and then warm it up on the stove in melted butter. But I think I could live with it cooked a bit more than we're used to if I don't have to pick off all those stupid hairs!
Thanks for all the good tips!
I used to hate making corn on the cob until I was sent this You Tube video and tried it for myself!!! You'll be amazed at how easily the ear of corn falls out of the husk and silk!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBF6bv4Oe4
Hands? Well fingers specifically.
There are always a few left but they won't hurt you.
I twist the cob in my hands while running the water. then just pick the silk off while eating if any are left.
Gosh, I just pull them off. I've never needed to do anything special, besides that.
I find they come off easily enough if I slide my hand down the cob from the top. I do this outside so I don't make a mess on the floor, because I find those suckers hard to sweep up.
I don't husk corn until AFTER I cook it.
Roast corn, in husk, at around 400 (350-450) or just throw on grill off to the side. When 'done' (rich color kernals, juicy, bursts easily) pull out/off. Let sit for a couple minutes so you can handle. Husk comes off in 2 pieces, typically, and the threads are all attached to the husk.
Voila.
Plus, it tastes absolutely fantastic.
I go for a little char/caramelization on my, my son likes his pristine. Easy easy.
I think the cocktail would have helped. ;)
sounds cheesy but you might search youtube. I saw a video once of an older gentleman who i think microwaved in the husk for like 15 seconds and then it came off.
microwave for 3 min for each ear you stick in. Put half a coffee cup of water in with. Cut off bottom about 1/8 inch, grab top with a hot mit and squeeze it out... all hairs off but maybe one!
Tried, True, Tested everytime I make it!
i got a little husk brush but it frustrated me more than just pickin' 'em.
but i've got to try the method on mommy2princesses link!
khairete
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I tried a wild idea this past weekend that actually worked. I didn't see it anywhere online or such just kinda popped into my head. I poured about half a teaspoon to a full teaspoon of salt in my hand and then rubbed the corn all over with that. The cornsilk came off easily and then I dropped the corn into the pot of water.
Rubber gloves ( the kind you use for washing dishes). I slip a pair on and then rub the cob up and down and round and 99% of the hairs are gone.
Peel the corn from the bottom. (Twist off the bottom stem & it will husk better & more of the silk will come off.)
The use a vegetable brush.
Definitely wait until after you cook the corn to remove them. We usually just throw corn on the cob on the grill in the husk. When it's done remove the husk and most of the hairs will come with it, then I wipe down each cob with a napkin and that takes care of the rest.
Good luck.
