How to shuck corn quickly and easily

Learn how to remove the husk and those annoying silks from corn easily and quickly with farmer Rick's technique. In less than 5 seconds you can have a clean corn cob that is ready to enjoy. Rick is an out-of-the-box environmentally responsible farmer and holistic nutritionist who uses natural techniques in growing great veggies and amazing sweet corn.

[@doctorbea]

Finally, someone who can do this to a raw ear of corn! You, sir, are a boss!

[@robertlosasso4222]

I was doing that when I was a kid , it doesn’t take a lot of know how . There are old ladys in the grocery stores that husk corn not shuck .

[@earl7611]

​@robertlosasso422i2 it's called shucking sir

[@Calebb5241]

he says ''thanks for watching'' we are all like: well thanks for uploading.

[@goodfoodstuff]

No problem, enjoy the corn!

[@Aeyo]

@@goodfoodstuff Why aren't you uploading new videos?

[@shanek7672]

Thanks for actually showing how to shuck corn, unlike the other videos that say to microwave it!

[@marywinkle9408]

Thank you! Everyone else said to micro wave it first. I say whats the point of eating it after you've zapped most of the nutrients out. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you explain it very nicely too.

[@coachrobwille4176]

Thanks I have to do 5 cases at work today. Thanks for the demo

[@goodfoodstuff]

Excellent! When you get the hang of this method it won't take you more than 15 minutes to do them! What are you preparing with your corn?

[@coachrobwille4176]

@@goodfoodstuff I work for a catering company we have a big BBQ for 400 people on Sunday so I did 200 corn today. Another person cut them in half. So they will be going with burgers.

[@tommytomtom5531]

Dang. I would have starved to death if not for you. I didn't know there was corn inside of those green things. Thank you.

[@unbelievable.coupons]

Thanks so much Rick! That is one thick looking corn cob! Great video!

[@dr.michaeltinkey8477]

Thank you for giving us an option that does not require us to microwave our food. Microwaving food is not an answer!

[@harleysporty1199]

Yep, I don't own one either...cancer boxes 😵‍💫

[@superfisher4379]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with microwaving food.

[@nickawilliams5175]

Yes

[@Viddystyl]

What's wrong with a microwave?

[@eb1684]

I think the microwaves might kill some vitamins-what do you think? @@Viddystyl

[@aaronlympany9214]

You are the man for this

[@n40tom]

Thanks. I needed it this as I do not like microwave corn as much as boiling. Thanks again Edit . I just tried this and it is very easy with one exception . It does leave behind some of the silk hairs but the amount that it leaves is not that much and I just brush it off underwater with a small soft brush. It's well worth it and I'm done microwaving corn. My fresh picked corn is in a pot right now .

[@saraglickman5889]

Microwaving food is gross

[@rick-ps5ct]

I can't believe there is a video about this, I'm 72 and I learned to do this at about 5 years old...but in the last 10 years I've found the microwave much easier

[@RedEye3]

The MV method is only good if ur eating the corn immediately. His way you can store the corn in the fridge, etc. for later.

[@wholeNwon]

@@RedEye3 Actually, I store the shucked ears in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks in plastic bags so they don't dehydrate much. I take out an ear or more when needed, put them in a suitable safe container with just a little water and nuke them in the microwave. Turn out very well. Better than boiling where a lot of flavor is lost in the water.

[@larrypresnall5360]

Agreed! Apparently times have changed. Folks today (many of them, anyway) have no idea how to, “field dress” a vegetable. 😊

[@kevinfrost2539]

Microwave killed 76 out of 90 plants i was starting in my dinning room. NEVER USE A MICROWAVE!!!!! THEY ARE DANGEROUS!!You think they tell us the truth about microwaves? Not if theres a BUCK to be made at the expense of human life as long as it’s not their life!

[@billwilliams5889]

I never had much experience with shucking corn, but recently I was given 3 of them to throw out o the deer. They wouldn’t eat them unshucked, so I decided to remove the husks. That’s when I realized how incredible a job Mother Nature has done to protect the ear inside. I must have peeled off 8 layers to get to it.

[@manthonychavez]

Great video, best one I've seen (99% are microwave method). I use the same method, slightly modified 1. Peel off a thin strip of husk, like 30 degrees of the 360 degrees of the cob's circumference. 2. Hold the corn in your non-dominant hand, using your dominant hand wrap your fingers+nails around the remaining husk and pull all ther remaining leaves and silks.

[@manthonychavez]

The difference is that the two-step method allows better support for the shucking the whole time but is two steps. Your method gives less support, but allows both hands to peel at the same time. I think increasing the support+leverage is key, I think your method would work even better if you held the corn on a table/counter and were sitting down.

[@MBlueHorn]

I stopped on you after scrolling thru a bunch of fancy channels bc I wanted the real deal - worked!

[@davechristensen8299]

I enjoyed your video. Sometimes if the corn has a long shank you can break off the shank closer to the cob, and this removes much of the husks in the process, shortening the work. With some breeds of corn you can remove all the husks by breaking off the shank right at the butt of the cob.

[@haizyboyzproductions]

Love corn. It can get a bit messy but I’ll put up with it for freshly shucked corn!

[@robertlosasso4222]

It’s husked not shucked .

[@michaelvarble4392]

AWW shucks Sir. Seriously thank you for the demonstration

[@mokaspyc]

I knew when I saw that hat and him standing in that corn field that this good ole country boy(btw, imma country girl) was gone show me something ! Lol #teamnomicrowave

[@nickitondo745]

Same here, it was the hat that got me to click on the video so glad i did and btw im a country girl too 100%

[@robertaclemmons7999]

Right

[@robertlosasso4222]

You really bought that line of BS ?

[@olheghtt]

Wow, that's a really nice ear of corn. We don't get anything like that in the stores where I live.

[@emmacrawford777]

I wish we could get some corn that looks that good here. Thanks for the video.

[@arthurchedgey7845]

Great Video! Straight to the point.

[@GR8FULL4U]

Thank you so much you are the first video I run into or I don't have to microwave it or stick it in a pot of boiling water. I am a city girl this is the first time I shucked corn so I appreciate your explanation more than anything else because I don't want to ruin it in the microwave microwave does nothing but kill nutrition. You're the best thank you

[@Raziaar]

Microwave destroyers fewer nutrients than other forms of cooking. Fact.

[@robertlosasso4222]

Never put corn in boiling water, put the corn in a pot then use cold tap water when you have the desired amount in the pot place it on the stove , then bring it to a boil .

[@larryrhindress2972]

Super useful info! Thank you!

[@debrajackson2879]

Thank you so much💖💖💖 I couldn't believe how easy that was😊😊😊😊

[@GodLOVES_you1437]

Thank you. I just bought a bag of fresh corn from a farmer

[@dontaylor4545]

Wow, so simple and quick. It does take some strength in your hands though.

[@thomaselliott573]

It has been a long time since I saw this method so I forgot how to do it. Thanks.

[@robertlosasso4222]

So does that mean you haven’t eaten corn on the cob in a long time ?

[@thomaselliott573]

it means that I do not respond to idiots@@robertlosasso4222

[@heavenm6626]

Thank you! Very helpful and fast!

[@yankeesfan8561]

saw the hat and liked the video

[@johnpacella9519]

So…no one else saw the silks on the cob AFTER he shucked it? Hilarious

[@vincentvega5686]

i did not know a video was needed for this. been doing this for decades. howver, i just learned the microwave method lol

[@EveMeena]

The way he did it with a straight fact

[@carlmiller8408]

Man I'm 63 years old I haven't shucked a lot of corn but I do live in the country. This is by far the easiest way that I've ever shucked corn. Little bit of common Sense too duh. Thanks

[@robertlosasso4222]

If you had any common sense , you would know that it’s husking not shucking. Shucking is when you take the corn off the cob .

[@4ever2bestfriends]

Thank you thank you thank you! Such a faster way to get this done.

[@janaroberts5330]

Use a clean soft toothbrush to remove any stubborn silk threads. Nobody wants to eat those. Happy shucking and eating!

[@robertlosasso4222]

Then brush your teeth when your finished.

[@thisoldman7142]

Or….put an un-chucked ear of corn in a microwave for 4 minutes (times each ear, 3 ears = 12 minutes ) cut off the stalk end with Serrated knife and squeeze the ear of corn out. Quick, clean, easy and perfectly cooked. No silk (HOT be careful). Been doing it like this all summer.

[@shadowdog500]

Thanks for posting.

[@ellahehe9066]

i’m going corn shucking with my friends church so this helped lol

[@robertlosasso4222]

Tell them that you learned it was husking not shucking. Shucking is when you take the corn off the cob .

[@2409forus]

Hi Rick! How was this year's crop? North Central TN, Okra, peppers, tomatoes, dill, cucumbers and beans rocked! (Chickens are happy too!) Squash (all) not so good.

[@yogibeer9319]

Best video ever!

[@dontmissthelittlethings]

That was very helpful, thanks.

[@Skyking6976]

Saw a video last week of an ole boy simply putting an ear of corn in the microwave for 4 minutes, cut off the stalk end and when you peel back the husk, it’s completely clean and ready for seasoning☺️

[@wholeNwon]

Take a little more than the stalk so that you've cut into the base of the cob, then just shake it by the tassel end and all the husk and silk will stay put and the cob with corn and no silk will slide out. In my microwave it takes up to 6 min, if the corn is cold.

[@free-energy-systems]

It's amazing how many people have never picked corn and shucked it. Still, watching my brother with the rototiller (he was 9), would make for an interesting video today. Just watch a video of Galloping Gurdy (Tacoma Narrow's bridge) and you'll understand. :)

[@robertlosasso4222]

It’s not shucking corn it’s husking corn . Shucking is when you take the corn off the cob . It’s amazing how many people don’t know what shucking means .

[@WeirdozBeardoz]

That’s shuckin crazy

[@donnadobson4681]

Thank you cowboy

[@ronaldthomas3528]

how long boiling? and thanks for not throwing it in the microwave!!

[@RANDIMHAVOC2011]

Thank you brother

[@puropinchepretty]

Highly appreciate this #nomicrowave method! 🌻

[@joegardiner2528]

thank you very much rick

[@KatieTuttleKaatieMyLaady]

Thank you! This really helps

[@sujisKitchen2020]

Good 👌 thanks 🙏

[@ChrisSullivan-yv5kz]

so basically you just shuck it. great video

[@solitaire5142]

I figured out that method when I was 5 years old. I guess people these days need an app..

[@sharigreenman1020]

Excellent. Thank you

[@lisascarbrough5041]

That's some pretty corn!

[@bonnierichardson2238]

Much better and faster than microwaving it.. !!

[@dukemackeydavid1]

It takes 10 minutes to boil water, 5 minutes to microwave corn. It takes another 3 to 5 minutes to wash the pan. Duh

[@Festus-kw1rw]

Thanks!👍

[@oldasdihrt5993]

You forgot to mention how many minutes you should boil the corn for the best taste.thanx for the video

[@mattjewett4473]

Is there a difference between husking and shucking?

[@111day1]

What do you think…I like to steam my corn rather than boil it, is there a preferred way?

[@robertaclemmons7999]

WOW, THANK YOU!!

[@chillbill3806]

Finally found a video that didn't use a microwave

[@JohannaEarthlyRamos]

I’m talking real life skills! Thank you Sir! On to making my esquites 😋

[@michaelwelch757]

I like it! Thx

[@allanfischer9417]

I grew up shucking corn before boiling it. My wife (from the Philippines) cooks it in the husk and then removes the husk. If you think about it, it makes sense - so much flavor is lost if you shuck it first. I will NEVER go back to the old way.

[@cocinoconmihijaalcantara5471]

So very delicious 👍

[@genevievedarrett3163]

Thank you ,a city girl!!

[@Faithavaskyla]

Thank you.

[@HardlineFeminists]

What strain is your corn? 🌽

[@goodfoodstuff]

It’s gourmet sweet corn. Short season varieties.

[@SimplyTrupt]

Good one 👍 #simplecookingsimpleliving

[@daphne-blue]

I LOVE CORN 🌽

[@tolynette]

Thanks!

[@shirleypena7134]

Nice looking corn, but we have differing opinions on what a clean piece of corn looks like! I still see silks on yours.

[@robertlosasso4222]

Big deal just put it in the pot of cold water then on the stove and cook it , any pieces of silk come off during cooking time.

[@bryantarroyo7779]

Thank you. Beautiful

[@leebchess5777]

Thank you so much rick I just shucked!

[@dorothyframpton7582]

I want to save the corn silks for tea!

[@iancorporated]

Awesome. Thanks for the tip.

[@tsgvr]

That’s the best shucking video ever! All the others shucking suck!

[@robertlosasso4222]

That’s because you don’t know what Shucking is. Shucking is when you take the corn off the cob .

[@PaulRobertson-si6gl]

Anyone else think Rick looks and sounds like John Denver

[@ChefKevinRiese]

Why do I see strings still on?

[@donmiller324]

Well, shucks!😂😂😂😂

[@saraglickman5889]

This video was was dirty!!! Anyone busting up laughing watching this?! 🤣🤣

[@zxyaayxp9310]

On behalf of all my fellow shuckers, we thank you for the continued support of the shucking community. Nathaniel Shucking, Shucking Association USA™

[@robertlosasso4222]

You don’t know what you are talking about. If you did you would know that it’s husking not shucking . Shucking is when you take the corn off the cob .

[@pvtbuddie]

I think you're in too much of a hurry ... you just broke the handle off! But thanks for the how-to. This will be much easier : ) .

[@robertlosasso4222]

It’s TOO .

[@pvtbuddie]

@@robertlosasso4222 : Thx

[@2409forus]

BTW, ever make corn cob jelly after processing corn for freezing or creamed (YUM YUM YUM) corn? Tastes a bit like honey, I use sugar-free SURE GEL, and a splash of lemon.

[@andreadelatorre959]

Cool!

[@GabiN64]

Is he Canadian?

[@johnnystephenson6908]

So you stuck corn just like we have always been taught

[@kathrync829]

Swish, swish, crack, boom.

[@twinheatingairconditioning135]

If you don't leave on a handle then just chuck the corn.

[@giraffesushi8112]

My friends mom walked in on me shucking my corn one time

[@robertlosasso4222]

You mean your cob .

[@rosaoddin4338]

This is great standing in a field, doesn’t work so good in your kitchen.

[@brendacombs9435]

I'm 63 years old and been doing the wrong way all these years!

[@robertlosasso4222]

I don’t know where you farmed at but dressing like you do , doesn’t mean you are a farmer . The correct term to peel the husk from an ear of corn is Husking not Shucking . Shucking is when you take the corn off the cob .

[@sycamoreknox9419]

👍

[@mnieliw1]

That's the biggest piece of corn I've ever seen!

[@thechainsawconsultant]

oh fuck yeah

[@donnaledbetter1571]

That's not what corn shucking means. Shucking is when you remove the kernels from the cob, not just the silk.

[@theresadillon2]

I hope you don't find this rude, I like to know when I have the definition of a word wrong, I know not everyone appreciates it but you corrected the post so I think you are like me and i'll let you know the definition: noun: "an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of corn." verb "remove the shucks from corn or shellfish."

[@thomaselliott573]

Yes Theresa I reckon you are correct. Time Donna Ledbetter apologised for condescension

[@robertlosasso4222]

It’s Husking not shucking , your right .

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

and pluck off all the silk hairs off it...

[@bmmellott13]

actually, no it isnt