Quick way to remove corn silk

[@JamesWilliams-USANo.1]

For 60 years I've been so frustrated fighting with corn silk. And it turns out to be so simple. Thank you SO much!!!!!

[@lsingstock1646]

😅😅 After a few years of not cleaning corn, I just shucked 3 ears. What a pain.

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

You can cook the corn any way you like. Cooking in the microwave is quick and easy. This should work whether you microwave it, boil it etc. It’s not going to work raw because the husk will be too tight on the ear. Thanks for watching. Check out all our farm videos to monitor our crops throughout the growing season.

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Great tip ! Although I soak the corn in water for about 10 minutes, then microwave about a minute and a half each side ( total of 3 minutes) and I always thought that soaking it helps the silk come off easier as well . But I like your method, thanks 🙏

[@earlwheelock7844]

Besides it will certainly heat up your kitchen a WHOLE lot less!!!!

[@tracilay4162]

What about if you grill the corn? Do I still put it in the microwave?

[@knitntea1672]

I have also been doing this for years and it works great every time. My favorite way to prepare corn.

[@georgewhitehead8185]

B.S. you just learned this right now.

[@zak2u2]

@@georgewhitehead8185 Why are there people like you on this earth? You have no reason to doubt this person. Does it make you feel like a big man to call people liars? smh

[@JohnBGood-kq3ul]

@@georgewhitehead8185

[@pn312]

I’ve been cooking corn in the microwave for years. 3 1/2 minutes in my microwave works great. It steams the corn right in the husk. Let it sit afterwards for a minute or two before peeling… then take a stick of butter and rub the end along the corn and apply garlic salt. I like keeping the stem as a handle. I will try cutting the base circumference and peeling the husk like you suggested next time I cook some. Thanks.

[@Rick_King]

I love videos that really teach me something worthwhile!

[@jaygray7102]

without the preamble!....first let me tell you a little bit about corn...you get where I'm going...

[@dontaylor6751]

Probably the most useful video on the internet. Thank you!

[@Cizzarries]

I used to steam corn because it kept the flavor in, but I gave this a try and found it seems to taste the same as steamed. The only difference was where I learned this method they cut the end off before cooking. I like this method because it’s soft and easier to slice through..

[@Auroche]

It tastes the same as steam because you are essentially steaming it inside of the corn husk. The microwave would make the husk into a container for all the moisture coming off the corn as it cooks.

[@OldJoe212]

Thanks. And a perfect video. Straight to the point.

[@Hoaxer51]

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[@OldJoe212]

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[@Hoaxer51]

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[@OldJoe212]

Same to you Brother.

[@josephoyanadel4184]

Awesome, you had something to teach. You went to it, and it was done. Thank you. Most people try to take time to feed their arrogant egos first!

[@haroldfisher1302]

This is THE best way to cook corn on the cob. So much better than shucking it first. Except we do 3 minutes per ear and it comes out prefect.

[@Hoaxer51]

We do three minutes in the microwave also and it comes out perfect, we do it longer if we’re doing multiple ears of corn though.

[@pattyk101]

Two minutes for one ear does it for me.

[@sharky7665]

3 minutes for 9 inch ears.

[@Hoaxer51]

Mmm, Ohio sweet corn!

[@ladikmk]

I have a microwave that's smaller, so it has lower wattage. 4 minutes is a definite yes for one ear of corn in my microwave & it comes out tender and sweet. No more boiling a huge pot of water on the stove for corn on the cob for me.

[@magpie2179]

Thank you. I haven't been buying corn like this because of the hassle with getting the silk out. I will now buy some.

[@claudiocorleone7856]

It’s so easy and this man shows us without fanfare.

[@albertwashingtonjr2089]

Started coking my corn like this after I discovered this method and tried it. It is soooooo much tastier too besides getting rid of a nuisance! Thanks!

[@jwoods5460]

OMG. I just tried this and it’s so easy. I cut the end before microwaving it (because I forgot you did it afterwards) and it worked fine. (Less handling of the hot corn too.)

[@TheRealNinjaMedic]

Wow! Simplicity, I love it. Thank you, I really enjoyed your down to earth demeanor and of course your video!!

[@blueblood723]

Solved an annoying problem. Thanks. Aloha from Hawaii!

[@gtlfb]

Been doing corn like this for years, but I do 3 minutes per ear. Perfect every time.

[@nech527]

I agree, 4 mins. is way too long for just one ear!

[@themusicbook8679]

@@nech527 and I can't get my entire head in the microwave anyway...but with only one ear in, I can't get it to work!

[@johnkarges910]

@@themusicbook8679 There’s one in every crowd!😂

[@earlwheelock7844]

😮😮😮😮😮🤐🤐🤐😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!! ROF LMAO on THAT one!!!

[@themusicbook8679]

@@johnkarges910 😄 I’m here to serve

[@earlwheelock7844]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!!! Most of my life I have shucked my corn the OLD way, you first showed, WHAT A REVELATION!!!!

[@michaeldaltonsr8954]

TY!! I grew up as "most people"! Loved the corn/hated de-silking!!😅😅😅😅😅

[@sharky7665]

Ahh shucks.

[@HeyCoachBarbara]

I didn’t know I needed to know this. It is good to know, thank you for sharing.

[@arubaguy2733]

You mean to tell me for 40 years, I coulda' been doin' this? Heh! Ain' no way.

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@ARU, HAHAHAHAAH LOVE THAT GUY

[@OvGraphics]

When he did his magic trick my first conscious thought (once I wiped the dribble from my chin) was GET OUTTA HERE! Hmmpf. Second week or so in July when my drought stressed corn makes I'm gonna try this one! Dittos on the 40 years thing.

[@ericpierce3660]

Thank you for not telling us your life story and how you felt about your grandmother when she made corn for you. Just the info, that's all we needed to hear, and you delivered.

[@Orbic-hp5tt]

I wanted to hear about his grandmother.

[@allenwand5577]

@@Orbic-hp5tt😂

[@texasstadium]

@@Orbic-hp5tt You beat me to it

[@rdl8878]

What a refreshing change. Most hosts spend 95% of the video giving a loooong history session before getting to the topic this guy is great…he gets right to the point.

[@rj-zz8im]

LOL yes, it's like when I try to find a simple recipe and I have to read through someone's life story before I can get to the food part.

[@Fred2-123]

For decades I shucked and de-silked and boiled corn. Then a few years ago I heard about this method. This is so much better, and easier.

[@SteveSherman-jp1dz]

You were almost there, just steam it instead. This method is for lazy people that don't appreciate good food.

[@Fred2-123]

@@SteveSherman-jp1dz It steams in the husk, in the microwave.

[@SteveSherman-jp1dz]

@@Fred2-123 It regularly heats in a microwave that is too hot in some places and not enough in others. Don't try and tell me. I actually have training and experience.

[@kristinab9680]

I usually have frozen because I'm not about to be shucking. But, I'd much rather have fresh. So, thanks a heep for this easy DIY.

[@johnkarges910]

I have been using the microwave method for a few years and it works great. Eight minutes for 2 ears seems too long though. I usually cook 2 ears for only 4-5 minutes.

[@pattywhitlock7941]

Grew up with corn fields all around me and the first time I have heard this!! Thank's!!👍

[@azbob49]

Once you have it cooked and shucked (I use this method) getting the kernals off the cob is super-easy if you have a mandolin. Set it to the widest setting, place over a bowl and zip-zip-zip - kernals stripped.

[@MsBeachgirl10]

I guess it depends on your microwave, but I find 2 1/2 - 3 mins. works beautifully 👍🏼

[@nancyhatcher3320]

Wow, thanks! That was me shucking from the top but no more now. That's just too slick, thanks again.

[@michaelwelch757]

Thx! I've always had a problem with the silk! I'm definitely going to try your way.

[@JohnD-JohnD]

Been doing this for a few years now. It's really that easy. Wear oven mitts when you pull them out and squeeze, they are very hot.

[@Curious2Know2]

Thank you kind sir! This is a time saver and makes me want to eat corn again!

[@EngineerMikeF]

How have I never seen this before? Brilliant.

[@phoebehill953]

Most people put supermarket corn into the plastic bag stem-side down which usually results in bag failure. Put the corn silk-side down into the plastic bag. I learned this working at a farmers market.

[@ronaldhoppus9015]

I find cutting off the stalk end first allows it to rotate while in the microwave. Also love to cut kernels off the cobb 🙂

[@bettyross4940]

THANK YOU, I hated that job! NOW I’ll MAKE CORN ON THE COB A LOT MORE!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@krisswegemer1163]

Nice. Man, I've shucked a lot of corn the hard way! But, at least I know better now.

[@scottmatthews172]

I prefer the old method. Sitting on the porch with the family shucking corn. The youngest ones were on silk removal duty. It tastes better hand shucked then cooked.

[@badger519]

Agreed, one of the best memories of my family together was shucking corn before dinner. ❤

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

I think you could do a blind taste test, and not tell the difference. The youngest ones today would not even ever desire to be on silk removal duty, LOL!! They would be too busy on their cell phones, for one thing. Sad!

[@scottmatthews172]

@@sassyherbgardener7154 You're probably right about the taste. My kids did it until they moved up to shucking. Smart phones weren't around when my son's were kids. They had X Box.

[@debdanton2295]

And no wasted corn.

[@larrybud]

I'm not a fan of microwaved cobs. Much better boiled. Microwaved seems to have hot and cold spots.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

This worked for me. Didn't go quite as smoothly as demonstrated, but it did work.

[@sharky7665]

I saw this video a few months ago and forgot to give it a like. It works, so I found it again and gave the 👍 credit it deserves. Thanks

[@gjknepper]

A farmer friend taught me this technique several years ago and it works GREAT!

[@deb1623]

Wow! Can’t wait to try it when the corn comes in (August here in MI).

[@MoSportsUSA]

Thank you. Pro tip: The two ear microwave time is 6 minutes, or 50% more than one, not 8 minutes, double the time of a single ear. Bonus tip: After removal, allow the cooked ears to sit on the plate for 5 minutes or so. They get extremely hot and need to cool down a bit to safely handle them for shuck and silk removal.

[@FR-tb7xh]

Great video! That’s the way I’ve been doing it for decades, except I cut the bases off before putting them in the microwave. Too I only do 3 minutes because the resting time will finish it to target temp, and still keep the kernels al dente.

[@skydancerforever]

Does this really work? going to try this week when i go buy some more fresh Michigan corn.... thanks

[@scarecrow6741]

I've been doing this for years, it works great

[@PATCARSON-l6v]

WOW! I will try this with tonight's sweet corn! Thanks. cheers

[@MossyMozart]

This man is a genius! (I suppose it would work when you grill the corn with the leaves still intact, too. Or you could micro-zap the corn, cut & squeeze, THEN put it on the grill for a minute or two.)

[@irishgal353]

How often have you found worms when shucking your corn? I never did.

[@barbewilliams3706]

I love to roast corn on the grill but this yr I’ll cut the bottom off after roasting etc. thanks for the information. ❤

[@territn8871]

Excuse me, but how do you wash it? A lot of farmers spray their corn and I don't want to eat it unless it's washed good. Also, worms love corn if it isn't sprayed, and I don't want to cook worms with my corn.

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

I grow my on corn. It’s BT. No insecticides all season long and no worms.

[@jamotter8967]

Is the 3 or 4 minutes just for shucking purposes? Once shucked like this do you still need to roast or boil the corn for additional time? If so, how long?

[@Sky1]

yeah I just discovered that a few months ago, corn comes out better than boiling has better flavor and no prep. I do however also like peeing and removing the silk, then wrapping it back up, soak for a bit then grilling them.

[@standtall7646]

By the way: Is this Before or After you cook the corn? Or, is this HOW you cook the corn AND remove silk? THX!

[@seanedwards7047]

Dang, we BBQ all the time and love COTB! Will definitely implement this technique. Pretty much life changing.

[@flowergirl3438]

We just bought some fresh corn today. I can't wait to try it this way,

[@susie5254]

Is there a boiling water or oven substitute for the process if you don't have a microwave?

[@markmathews5117]

Love how easy this works. Eat corn way more often now.

[@NanneeB]

Wow! That’s almost miraculous!😂 Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@MrDelta8871]

Perfect informative video without extra BullJive. TYVM 😊

[@mkaz411]

Can you do the same by steaming or boiling the corn? I'm not a fan of cooking anything with a microwave.

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

Yes

[@paulhalvorseth4465]

Short and to the point...about one million You Tuibers could take a lesson from you. Thanks

[@alexrodgers9247]

I started doing the micro method a few years back. It REALLY does work…corn is as tender as can be. But, DO use gloves or a towel….he ain’t kidding about being HOT…from the insde out. I butter one up, sprinkle it with Trader Joe’s Chili Lime seasoning! IF you’ve never tried TJ’s Chili lime, do so. Makes corn (eggs, meats, salads) POP!

[@BlakeOsburn]

Do you have to use a microwave or can you just put it on indirect heat of a grill

[@lunacadence6050]

Love the video. Are your floors real wood? What kind? They look classy!

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

Thank you! Yes, they are real. Hand scraped, Hickory. From Lowe’s

[@servicegoddess]

But does it cook the corn ? Or, is it part way cooked in the microwave ? Then finish it on the grill ?

[@tvideo1189]

Bit of trivial.. All microwaves are not created equal. Saying "4 minutes" is a LOT different with a 1500 watt oven compared to a 1000 wat oven.

[@CyberSkelly817]

It's on everyone to "know" their microwave and if you generally have to add/remove time when you get directions. Good luck chief.

[@rodhoutx]

@@CyberSkelly817 No, @tvideo1189 is right. It's not just random. If you read microwave instructions on food, it tells you exactly what wattage microwave they used, and you adjust from that whether you have a more powerful wattage or not. All microwaves do not have the same wattage, it lists it inside the door panel. So it is helpful to know the wattage of his microwave. You can't just blow off and say you should know.

[@URKlewless]

So 2 ears and a head of lettuce is how much time ?

[@victoryfirst2878]

Thanks for the lesson Ryan SIR !!!

[@zapper302]

I have been doing it this way for years. It is so quick and easy.

[@DonnaB1]

Short sweet and straight to the info....Thank You...👍👍👍

[@kevinsinclair2010]

Corn silk is very good for you, antioxidants, antibiotic, lowers cholesterol. I don’t mind a little in my fresh corn.

[@pcatful]

I shucked corn for fast food at a fair. This looks great. I had a pretty fast method with just a bucket of water, no microwave, but this is a real trick.

[@CharlieHorse970]

So just to be clear, if you do 4 ears at a time, you would cook on high for 16 minutes ?

[@Walkercolt1]

Find a Guinea Pig!!! They LOVE corn silk like candy-of course, they like fresh corn too...they look SO cute when the fresh corn juice dribbles off their lower lip!

[@fesswah]

Nice to see another WHEEEEEEEKer lover on line !!!

[@fjb4932]

Rats are rats, no matter the color... ☆

[@carpdirector6836]

Our guinea pigs LOVED corn silk. Sometimes I’d grab some extra silk from people shucking their corn at the store 😊

[@fesswah]

@@carpdirector6836 I am hoping so much I will be able to have 2 guinea piggies again soon. Thank you that ! I want to try giving the silk to them !

[@grahammcfadyenhill9555]

Mine are done in 3.5 minutes. A great method.

[@donnabarrett2781]

I’ve been doing it this way for years. It’s a game changer.

[@Joy-io7xl]

Run under faucet whole for steam - 1 ear 3 minutes- 2 ears 4 minutes - cut as seen in video - butter/salt

[@NinerGuy49]

What if are cooking 3 or 4 or 10 ears? Is there a formula for the time?

[@oxigenarian9763]

I will DEFINITELY give this a try - desilking a corn ear is one f my most hated tasks....

[@OneWildTurkey]

How many watts is that microwave? I think 4 minutes in mine would wind up burning it.

[@Old_Wizard_Minis]

This may be the perfect KZbin video. Bravo!

[@neilreid9005]

Dang! Excellent trick! Thanks!

[@elainelily9910]

This is the best way to cook corn though I wrap it in a paper towel first. Much more nutritious than boiling it in water plus no mess.

[@gordbaker896]

So is it cooked and ready to eat after 4 Min for 1 ear?

[@mejiaaldo]

You're good, i would have never thought of doing it that way.

[@Joy21090]

Do you have to cook it first? Or does the trick still work for uncooked corn?

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

Cook it first

[@Joy21090]

@@ryanfarmsproduce It works so amazingly well! Thank you!

[@sandragostanian8878]

We cook ours in microwave, husk on, for 1 minute. Always comes out perfectly…a bit al dente. Forgot the tip about “squeezing” out the cob from bottom. Thanks. :)

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

Can you put 6-10 in the nuke at the same time, or do you have to nuke them separately

[@michaelgoble8200]

But what heat setting do you use in the microwave?

[@bks7842]

Can you do that before it's cooked?

[@beverlyhurd8556]

I saw this trick on a cooking show on TV about 10 years ago. When I am fixing one ear of corn, that's how I do it.

[@pammuertz6653]

Doesn't anyone feel the need to wash any chemicals off that may have been sprayed on the corn? I really want to try this but don't know if I can get past the not washing part...

[@colinsmith6116]

Great. I have always had trouble the other way. Thank you.

[@jameswalter3136]

We microwave only one min per ear plus one min for the batch and they are plenty hot and fully cooked.

[@keahi7646]

Wow, good news. I'm eating corn today, and probably will get more before July 4th. BTW, years ago five of us construction workers got "sick". We went to the lake, and BBQ'd the corn on a grill in the husk. I don't remember silk-or-not, was having way too much fun. Just know you can.

[@meesr]

Does it also work if you BBQ it instead?

[@ddawson100]

This is amazing. Can't wait to try it!

[@bettymilcarek5195]

I'm going to try this. Thank you!

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

Thanks for watching

[@replenished6194]

I do this! It's GREAT!!

[@inthewoods3237]

Great tip! Wish it would work for raw when we have to shuck 12-14 dozen for freezer corn! 😂