Perfect Corn on the Cob in 5 Minutes!

[@sarahhardy8649]

I put the cobs in the microwave completely green. The whole unit, covering leaves and silks. They steam in their own little envelope. The green leaves provide enough water and keep the steam in. I find that to be the easiest.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks, Sarah! Best, DFJ

[@ilovesunshine]

100% cooking it for five minutes in the microwave how mother nature created it, truly scrumptious

[@ArtisticEclectic]

That would be much healthier. I do microwave, but try to never do so in plastic.

[@ArtisticEclectic]

In general, I mean. I'll have to try this.

[@JS-jl1yj]

I do the same. Two cobs together. They're done in 3 minutes.

[@SanDiego2015]

Even easier is to microwave the corn before shucking. Then use a hot pad to hold the ear, cut off the thick end toward the base, and squeeze the end with the silk. The husk and silk will slide off.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Kevin, I like it. It's likely we'll do a follow on to this episode based on the early positive response and great ideas being shared. When we do, we'll make sure to give you credit for this great tip! Best Regards, DFJ

[@Factsmatter420]

Yep that’s how I cooked it for years and it’s always juicer to me and easy!!

[@susanowens9294]

Another trick: you can do the same cooking BEFORe shucking. The shuck helps it steam in the microwave.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Love it!

[@hhlagen]

Yep it works. Never considered cilantro. Will have to try that

[@Howdyall]

Thanks for all of your great tips. I microwave my corn, too, even though I think steaming is the healthiest way to go. l put it in the microwave just like it is, keeping the silk and leaves on it, and microwave one ear for 3 minutes. Peel back the leaves one at a time and it cools down pretty quickly... and, l leave the stalk on it for a handle. 🙂 Happy eatin', y'all!

[@otakop67]

Same here! Makes cleaning the ears so much easier, saves on plastic bags and paper towels and is absolutely delicious. The only thing I'd add is that if the outer leaves are dry, run them under some cold water for a few seconds first. Been cooking them this way for years.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks, otakop67 - like the idea about adding a bit of moisture if the husk is dry. Thanks for weighing in! Best, DFJ

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Faye, you're welcome. Thanks for writing! Great tips. Best, DFJ

[@lindalcouch783]

Love Dirt Farmer Jay! He’s sooo easy to listen to and watch! His tips are awesome!!!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Glad you like them, Lindal. Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ

[@tgrizz5]

Once it's done, dump the little bit of water out and then throw in a TB or so of stick butter and reseal bag for a minute or two. Butter will melt and you can move the corn around in the bag to coat evenly before you take the corn out. Voila, buttered corn :)

[@DirtFarmerJay]

tgrizz5! Wow! What a great idea. You can be sure I'll be using this in the next few days! Thanks for watching and sharing your technique! Best Regards, DFJ

[@nikkic8886]

You don't need to do that. Stick the whole piece in microwave for 2 mins per piece then cut both ends and squeeze out the coin the husk and all comes off at once

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for the tip! We have corn ready to harvest in about a week. We'll give it a shot!

[@susanowens9294]

We use a piece of bread slathered in butter and pass it around the table so everyone can roll their cob in the butter. So easy and not messy at all

[@DirtFarmerJay]

What a GREAT idea! Thanks for sharing it! Best, DFJ

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Wow! I’m so going to try this🙋🏽‍♀️ Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@brianhillis3701]

That is what I have been doing for a couple of years now. The corn tastes better than any other cooking method. I use silicone bags. This is the way to go for a few ears of corn. Takes too long if you are doing lots of corn.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great tip, Brian! I agree on the small order method. This won't work if you're preparing a lot for a get-together. We've got another method for that we'll be sharing next corn season! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ

[@karensalsaliciousbaby5846]

I tried your corn on the cob tip!! Worked perfectly 🎉

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent!

[@karensalsaliciousbaby5846]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jeannelang4314]

Love this! Shout out to Maggie! Do you have tips on how to keep garbage disposal from smelling?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

YES!! Use powdered Borax. Run water for just a few seconds to get the drain area wet. Then sprinkle in a generous amount of Borax and flip the switch on then off quickly so it will throw the powder around inside the drain. Let it sit for 30 minutes or so, then run the disposal with water running. Check the smell. If it's what you were hoping for, AWESOME. If not, repeat. Looking forward to your next comments. Dirt Farmer Maggie

[@paulhastings3109]

Have to try that. Love 🌽

[@jd64064]

@DirtFarmerJay, You might try some sour cream along with the butter, salt it's really good on corn on the cob!

[@daveheckman9388]

Try Old Bay on your corn. It’s great!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for the tip, Dave! I'll give it shot our next time we cook up some corn. Got some Old Bay in the cabinet. Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ

[@wrightjaw]

If you take the corn on the cob with the shuck on it and microwave for 3-4 minutes then take it out and take a knife and cut off the end and squeeze the small end and the cob comes out of the shuck and then butter them and eat. By doing it this way you have no silk on it. If you cook two cobs 7-8 minuets. This is the way Sweet Corn Charlies here in Indiana tells us how to do it. take a knife and cu

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Love it! Thanks for writing and giving us this technique. Best, DFJ

[@KL-er7yi]

I find it’s not necessary for the plastic bag. I simply peel off a few outer layers..not many..…just the looser ones, run under water for a second, cut off the stalk end with a few rows of kernels, leaving the top alone..silk and remaining leaves intact. Microwave 5 minutes…let cool a minute. Take a paper towel folded over a few times into a small square to use to protect your fingers. Then squeeze the top of the ear through the cut stalk end. It slides right out silk and all nice and clean. 😁🌽

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent, K L! Thanks for sharing. Best, DFJ

[@jo-annemurphy2921]

You're so cute. Thanks for the tip!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Aw garsh, you are so welcome! Best, DFJ

[@RajaSwamy-i4f]

Thanks

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You're welcome!

[@heineken1956]

There are many ways to prep corn on the cob, but if you are going to microwave it is best to wrap each ear in a damp towel (paper or other) and nuke it for about 2-1/2 minutes at most depending on your oven's wattage. 5 minutes is way too long unless you have a really substandard oven and NEVER cook things in a plastic bag. Bags tend to melt and / or outgas which will ruin the flavor.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Milord, I agree on the cook time. We cooked two heads of corn for 5 minutes, or 2-1/2 minutes per head, and got great results. We've never had a problem with the bags melting, and we too use a damp paper towel in the bag to steam, cook, and moisturize the corn all at one time. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ

[@denisebordato1774]

The cooking in plastic turns me off...though I may try the paper towels.

[@michellerob80]

Thank you.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Welcome!

[@rustybux]

an easier way to butter the corn is spread butter on bread, wrap the bread around the corn and just rotate the cob on the bread.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I love it! We really like getting tips like this. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ

[@filfarmerpacnw4868]

Using a glass bowl and glass lid would be a much better alternative over leaching plastic.

[@sandraschlemm2540]

Microwaves kill the essence of food. Love the pomegranate video. Hard no on using a microwave for foods

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for writing and sharing your thoughts. Best, DFJ

[@mistymonet]

I would definitely wash the ear before cooking. I also prefer to NOT use a typical ziplock bag as I don’t want the plastic to leach into my food. I’d use a covered glass dish in the microwave.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks!

[@TheRVANDY9]

use the microwave method. it's fast (4 min per ear). no shucking, peeling, etc. after microwaved, cut it at opposite end of silk. it'll slide right out. USE POT HOLDERS, ETC. VERY HOT.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Excellent!

[@terrytari1891]

Jay, I will use your paper towel technique.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great!

[@trigi1427]

Guys cook your corn on the stove like over a fire. Mix lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper and chili flakes. Takes brush and spread it in your cooked corn. Enjoy

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for this! Best, DFJ

[@1puppetbike]

Chicken in the corn.. And the the corn don't grow. Mama. -Brushy One String ...look this up and enjoy with some corn.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Puppet Bike - checked it out! That guy can sing! Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ

[@charlespowell5847]

Saw the microwave cooking tip for corn on the cob on you tube. Really worked great. I’m a convert 😂

[@israelitesrwhite4344]

A fork spreads butter better than a knife for corn on the cob

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great idea!

[@alidjillali7450]

Bonjour 🇩🇿🌹🇩🇿

[@harryshuler7432]

Why would you take the husks off first ? Leave on and then cut off the stalk end and squeeze the ear out. Guess what no SILKS are on the cob.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for the tip!

[@loriepearman7184]

I roll up potatoes with a damp paper towel and it cooks fast in the microwave

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks, Lorie! I'm a big baked-potato fan - so thanks! Best, DFJ

[@hoopmystic1]

no Microwave here only air fryer

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I don't have an air fryer, but I know people that do and they can cook an amazing range of good in it. What is your approach with the air fryer for corn on the cob? Best, DFJ

[@richardfiedler2201]

Same recipe with no bad. Little necks or steamer clams. Trust me lol

[@filfarmerpacnw4868]

Heating plastic around food can cause chemicals to leach into the food, which may be harmful to your health. Here are some tips to reduce your exposure to chemicals from heated plastic: Avoid plastic containers: Use glass or steel containers instead. Don't microwave plastic: Microwaving plastic can cause chemicals to leach into food.

[@christopher2399]

Plastic flavored corn.... Yumm...

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Never had any flavor imparted, but thanks for taking time to write! Best, DFJ

[@Adelpai]

People don't realize and I'm amazed how people don't know the damage the microwaves do to food. I soak the corn in the husk wash/ rinse well of course first. I use a higher end toaster oven. Takes a little longer than a microwave but it's not going to damage your food. Even if it took ten minutes, I'd rather have my food unnaffected by damaging microwaves. There was an experiment done on water used for watering plants. The plant that was watered with cooled mocrowave water died, I think within a week. I'm not paying these prices for food now days to then turn around an make it bad for a few extra minutes. I absolutely will not use a microwave.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I'm happy you shared your method, and I understand wanting to be careful with food!

[@josephnadrignola1951]

Way too time consuming and too much work. We put the corn with all husks on except the loosest outer leaves. Put two in the microwave as is for about 6 minutes. Grab the ears with a heat proof pot holder and cut the bottom off just above the first kernels . Then squeeze the ears out of the husks at the tapered end. All strings will come out with the husks. Corn will be done and ready for buttering and eating.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Joseph, thanks for sharing your technique. Sounds great! We've had others recommend similar approaches, and we see that we need to publish another video highlighting our viewer family's insights. When we do, we'll use your approach and give you credit for it. Thanks for watching, and even better yet, taking time to write. Best Regards, DFJ

[@danieldibiaso9342]

How could that plastic bag not melt at 5 minutes full power.?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Daniel, it does get hot, but the bags did not melt. Some have concerns about that, and we mentioned in the episode that another approach is to put the corn inside moist paper towel. Works just as well. Thanks for watching our video and writing! Best, DFJ

[@janetellis5244]

better …roast for 10 minutes in a 450 oven-shucked

[@louislandi938]

Jay, I shudder every time I see you go to the microwave! LEARN HOW TO USE IT! It’s a rare time I use full power. Probably when I’m heating a cup of water for tea. Hopefully a nearby friend can explain the advantages of using power settings such as 50%.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

I love it!

[@anthonyhales4192]

Microplastics anyone. I’ll boil the water. Looks like a great idea untill it isn’t.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Best, DFJ

[@TradingVibrations]

booo microwave! :)

[@2285grinch]

Cut the other side and avoid all the hairs

[@1955Rudi]

Try some mayonnaise

[@DirtFarmerJay]

We'll do it this coming season! Best, DFJ

[@3926calvin3926]

Absolutely disgusting I would never do that

[@MarkForino-ey2bn]

You lost me at microwave. Havent had one in 7yrs

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@TheUnvarnishedTruth-]

PERFECT (Russet) MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO... (Cook the potato first, then while it's sitting in the foil, make the corn. 1) Poke some holes in the potato with a fork. 2) Brush some olive oil onto the potato. 3) Microwave it for 3 mins. 4) Turn it over and microwave it for another 3 mins. 5) Take it out (it's super hot) and wrap it in aluminum foil for at least 8-10 mins. 6) Unwrap it, Cut it open, Dig around in it with a fork, Spread some butter on it and salt it. 7) Enjoy an unbelievably and perfectly cooked baked potato! It's really steamed, but it tastes just like baked! YOU SIMPLY WILL NOT BELIEVE HOW PERFECTLY THIS COOKS THE POTATO! This 3 minutes on each side is with a 1100 W microwave! YOU'RE WELCOME!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Wow, you're quite the culinary resource! Best, DFJ

[@TheUnvarnishedTruth-]

PERFECT MICROWAVE CORN ON THE COB... 1) Leave the corn completely in the husk. 2) Put it in the microwave for 3 mins. 3) Turn it over, cook it again for 3 mins. 4) Take it out with a glove (it's hot). 5) Cut off 1/2 inch of the stalk end. 6) Using the glove, grab the top of the ear holding tightly onto the cornsilk and remaining husk. 7) Wiggle the corn cob around a bit and the corncob will fall right out of the husk without a single hair of cornsilk left on it! 8) Cut off 1/2 inch of the top end. 9) Insert your cornholders. 10) Enjoy an unbelievably and perfectly cooked ear of corn! YOU SIMPLY WILL NOT BELIEVE HOW PERFECTLY THIS COOKS THE CORN! This 3 minutes on each side is with a 1100 W microwave! YOU'RE WELCOME!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thank you! We have some corn coming on in the next few days and I'll give it try. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ