5 Practical Ways To Use Corn Holders – Not Only For Corn!
Corn holders are simple but useful kitchen tools. They are designed to hold hot corn cobs, but we can use them for other purposes as well. I am going to share some ideas for using corn holders beyond corn on the cob. We don’t eat corn every day in my family, but I use corn holders almost every day!
5 Ways To Use Corn Holders:
- How to Use Corn Holders for Corn.
- How to Peel Root Vegetables Fast Using Corn Holders.
- Hold Radish for Slicing with a Veggie Peeler.
- How to Hold Cabbage Safely for Shredding with a Cabbage Knife.
- How to Get Dried Dough Out of Pasta Rollers and Makers.
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1. How to Use Corn Holders for Corn on the Cob
Corn holders make eating hot corn on the cob easier and mess-free! They provide a comfortable handle, so you never have to butter-coat your fingers.
How to Use Them: Simply insert a corn holder into each end of the cooked cob before serving and enjoy!
Pro Serving Tip: Try cutting your corn cobs in half before cooking! Serving mini corn-on-the-cob halves makes them much easier to hold and eat—especially for kids and summer outdoor gatherings.
2. How to Peel Root Vegetables Fast Using Corn Holders
Using corn holders to hold root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and beets while peeling is one of the best kitchen hacks I’ve ever learned online. It has completely changed my daily cooking routine—especially when peeling carrots! By inserting a corn holder into the vegetable, you get a firm grip that lets you peel the entire length in one smooth move. Just a few turns, and the whole carrot is peeled! Plus, the corn holder prongs barely leave a mark.
Recommended ⇒3. Corn Holder Hack for Slicing Radishes Safely
Slicing small radishes can be tricky, especially when you need to make thin, even slices. This simple corn holder hack is a handy kitchen tip that helps you slice radishes safely while keeping your fingers farther away from the knife blade. Simply secure the radish with a corn holder and use it to hold the vegetable firmly while slicing. This makes it easier to prepare quick, even radish slices for salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and food garnishes. Tip: Insert the corn holder into the radish so the prongs run parallel to the knife blade. This helps prevent the knife from pushing the corn holder out of the radish as you slice.
This corn holder hack is a simple way to slice small radishes safely and easily—and it’s a great example of how an everyday kitchen tool can have more uses than you might expect.
4. How to Hold Cabbage Safely for Shredding with a Cabbage Knife – Corn Holder Trick
Shredding cabbage with a cabbage knife is much easier and safer when you use corn holders! They provide a secure grip and keep your fingers at a safe distance from the blade, which is especially important when shredding the cabbage around the core.
*I explain at the bottom of the technique why to use a pot and baking mat.
How to Use Cabbage Knife with Corn Holders
Step 1
Cut the cabbage in half through the center of the core. Insert two corn holders into the core to create a secure handle. I like to use two corn holders at the same time because they give me better control while cutting.
Important: Insert the corn holders into the core only once and in the right position. Avoid repeatedly inserting them, because this can damage the core and make it impossible for the corn holders to stay firmly in place.
Step 2
Place your hand on the corn holders to easily keep the cabbage at the right angle and start shredding with less effort.
Step 3
When you reach the cabbage core and need to shred the cabbage around it, this is the time to use corn holders to hold the cabbage. Since you are looking at the cabbage from above, it is easier to control the distance between your hand and the knife. This allows you to shred the cabbage neatly and safely around the core.
Why I Elevate the Cabbage with a Pot and Use a Baking Mat?
I use a clay pot to elevate the cabbage while shredding it. This gives me more space around the cabbage, making it easier to move the cabbage knife. I also place a baking mat underneath the pot. This is very convenient because the pot is not sliding on the counter, and the shredded cabbage falls directly onto the mat instead of scattering around the counter. When I’m finished, I can simply fold the mat in half and transfer the shredded cabbage directly into a bowl. It makes cleanup much easier, too.
Tip: We can use a fork instead of corn holders to hold cabbage.
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5. How to Get Dried Dough Out of Pasta Rollers and Makers
For people who enjoy making homemade pasta and dumplings, a corn holder can be a surprisingly handy kitchen tool. The sharp prongs make it easy to pick up and remove small pieces of dough that stick to a dumpling mold, pasta maker, or pasta rolling machine. In the photo, I was using my new dumpling press and found a convenient way to clean dry dough from tight spaces with my corn holder.
*Clean your pasta roller or dumpling press when the dough dries out. Dry dough is much easier to take out of cavities.
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My Favorite Corn Holders: What to Look for When Buying
For years, I used traditional yellow corn-on-the-cob holders (pictured above). While I loved that they locked together, the deep socket holes were not easy to clean and almost impossible to dry completely.
Then I found Zyliss Interlocking Corn Holders, and they have been absolutely perfect for us! Here is why they are so much better:
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Non-Slip Grip: The handles are comfortable, sturdy, and non-slippery.
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Easy Cleaning: The open pass-through hole makes washing effortless. To ensure no moisture stays trapped, I run a cotton swab through the opening and let them air-dry for a few hours before locking them up.
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Versatile Storage: They snap together securely in pairs or lengthwise, which is perfect for fitting into my narrow kitchen drawers.
If you’re looking for durable, easy-to-clean corn holders for kitchen prep or outdoor dining, these are definitely worth the upgrade!
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