Corn peelers come in various shapes and sizes. Some are unitaskers, and others are multitaskers, so how do you find the right one for yourself? Read the buyer’s guide below to find out.
Key Considerations
You should never purchase a corn peeler without factoring in these key considerations:
Cob size
The size of corn cobs can vary. Some manufacturers understand this and produce corn peelers that work with any cob size. Others are more selective and only strip kernels from cobs that are ideal in shape and size. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but we would suggest getting a versatile peeler that works well with all cobs.
Peeling depth
Corn kernels vary from 0.25” - 0.5” in size. The depth of the peeling edge determines how much of the kernel the stripper can remove -- the deeper the edge, the bigger the kernel it can remove. A deep peeling edge does have a downside if your ear of corn is on the smaller side since in this situation the peeler will also remove some of the cobs. Because of this, we recommend keeping the average size of the corn you buy in mind and choosing a corn peeler accordingly.
Safety
Since the tool has sharp edges, you should prioritize the safety of your fingertips. Steadying the corncob in one hand and peeling with the other can be tricky, so your peeler should be easy to use with blades sharp enough to cut through the corn but safe enough to not slice your fingers.
Efficiency
Some corn peelers are like apple corers and remove all the kernels in a single pass. Others strip corn in narrow strips requiring you to pass them over the cob several times to complete the task. Your choice depends upon the kind of corn you get, with the single-pass peelers being efficient but unable to adapt to varying cob sizes, and the multiple-pass peelers being more time-consuming to use but able to be used on cobs of varying size and thickness.
Benefits of Using Corn Strippers
Here are some benefits that justify buying a multitasker such as a corn peeler:
Peel corn safely and efficiently
Corn cutters are a worthy investment for people who are not very skilled at using a knife. They always remain at risk of minor to significant injury when it comes to cutting challenging foods like corn. A corn stripper eliminates this risk by removing the kernels in a quick, safe, and efficient manner.
Low maintenance
There are many big and bulky appliances that not only take up a lot of space but are also quite difficult to clean. Corn peelers are not only simple to clean, but their compact size makes them easy to store as well. Many corn peelers are dishwasher safe as well so you can easily pop them in for cleaning. Once clean, you can simply put the peeler away inside a kitchen drawer.
