(I Can't Believe It's Not) Creamed Corn
- 8 ears corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, optional
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Using a sharp paring knife, start at the top of the cob and score the middle of each row of kernels.
- The object here is to puncture the individual casings so that it is easier to force out the contents (as described in step 2).
- The depth of the incision, as well as your ability to slice a straight line, is of no consequence.
- Grab your largest pot and a common dinner knife.
- Hold the cob inside the pot.
- Starting at the top of the cob, run the backside of the blade down the cob, using pressure to force out the meat and milk from the casings.
- Be forewarned, this is a messy job (hence the pot) that requires a healthy amount of muscle power.
- If possible, do this outdoors.
- Discard the cobs and transfer the corn mash to a smaller pot.
- If you decide to add butter and/or chipotle do it here.
- Warm over a medium heat for a few watchful minutes, stirring frequently.
- If you warm corn for too long, or over too high a temperature, the natural liquids will evaporate and the corn will become gooey.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
corn, butter, chipotle chili powder, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/i-cant-believe-its-not-creamed-corn-recipe.html (may not work)