Corn holders are utensils that make eating hot corn safer and more enjoyable. They have two parts: spikes to penetrate the corn and a handle made from cool grip material. They keep hands clean and come in various designs and materials.
Corn holders are utensils that are designed to make eating and handling hot corn safer and more enjoyable. While they may be approximated with found items around the house, corn holders are relatively inexpensive and quite useful, so some people think they’re worth the small investment. Many kitchen supply stores stock the owners, especially in the summer months, as do grocery stores and large markets. There are a variety of designs to choose from, from the most elegant to the most refined.
There are two parts to a corn holder. The first is a pair of spikes designed to penetrate the corn. The second part is a handle, usually made from a cool grip material so it doesn’t pick up heat from the corn. A holder is inserted into one end of an ear of corn and the diner grabs the holders to eat and manipulate the corn, rather than having to handle the corn itself.
There are several reasons to use corn holders. The first is that freshly cooked corn is hot and can burn your fingers. Because the butter and seasoning spread best over the hot corn, some diners may burn their fingers in their eagerness to season the corn so they can eat it. Corn holders also keep their hands cleaner, since eating corn on the cob can be a messy endeavor. Since many holders are quite whimsical, stubborn diners such as young children can usually be persuaded to use them.
The material used for the handles can be wood, plastic, ceramic, silicone or sometimes metal. Silicone is an excellent choice since the holders can be fired with corn, allowing cooks to position them carefully without risking burns from hot corn. Most of these materials are also dishwasher safe, although they need to be placed in the rack so they don’t come loose.
A classic design for corn owners looks like miniature ears of corn. Others take the form of simple knobs, while fanciful shapes such as animals, other vegetables, or grasping hands can also be used. Additionally, the prongs of one holder are often designed to lock into another matching corn holder, so utensils can be stored easily and securely. In addition to ensuring that holders don’t get lost in the utensil drawer, the interlocking corn holders prevent people from stabbing themselves while looking for other utensils.
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