When I was younger fresh corn on the cob was one of my absolute favorite things to eat. That was until I got braces and well, that just wasn't a pretty sight so that's when I started cutting the kernels off and eating them with a fork. Now that I'm well past the brace face years, I've yet to return to that on the cob eating style.
Problem is, cutting the kernels off the cob is almost as messy as actually digging right into it. I've definitely looked down to discover half of the kernels next to my plate as opposed to on it where they should be. I never really put much thought into a solution until I came across a pretty unique tool — the Corn Kerneler.
The corn kerneler features stainless blades that quickly and easily remove the kernels. The best part is that there's no mess because the kerneler holds the kernels in the basin until you're ready to pour them out through the handy spout. Also, if you're a real corn lover and know you want two pieces, the basin can hold up to two cobs of corn!
Find it: Corn Kerneler, $12.95 at Plow & Hearth
Related: Corn on the Cob: Three Ways to Cook Sweet Corn
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I saw the Corn Kerneler at Design a Kitchen few days ago. Quite convenient.. and sweet corn season is almost here...
Really! I just don't see the kernels "pouring" out of the spout.... think I will stick with a sharp paring knife to remove kernels from the cob...
Ugh. Really? This was a unitasker on unclutterer.com and I agree with them.
Can we say unitasker??
Looks pretty bulky for such a small task, and multiple pieces to clean? What about a corn zipper like this one?
I just stick with a sharp knife. And a bowl.
I'll add my "no thanks" to all the others. This goes on the list of extreme unitaskers.
I think this looks pretty cool. I would at least try it!
I still have wire retainers on the back of my teeth nearly 10 years after having my braces off, and I've gone without corn cobs the whole time.
A couple of weeks ago I said 'to hell with it' and chomped into a full cob. It took a while with floss to get all the bits out but it's SO MUCH MORE SATISFYING than eating little bits of corn with a fork.
lizrocks is right. I've noticed several times when The Kitchn features a product that was recently highlighted on Unclutterer's "Unitasker Wednesday" posts.
I'd consider buying the simpler corn zipper. When I slice corn off the cob with a knife, the kernels go flying everywhere. Plus I can't cut all that close to the core, so there's a lot of waste. That, more than the mess, is what annoys me.
I can't eat corn on the cob, only off of it. This is amazing!!
The reviews on this that I read said that most cobs won't fit through the center, and it isn't adjustable.
i have a corn zipper & while i use it quite a bit during fresh corn season, it's still messy. not as messy as a knife (which i never got the hang of) but still. i'd be willing to give this unitasker a try!