Quick way to remove corn silk

[@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

[@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!!!!!

[@claudiocorleone7856]

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

[@dontaylor6751]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

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[@JohnBGood-kq3ul]

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[@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]

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[@themusicbook8679]

@@johnkarges910 😄 I’m here to serve

[@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.

[@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.

[@nancyhatcher3320]

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

[@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...

[@michaeldaltonsr8954]

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

[@sharky7665]

Ahh shucks.

[@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?

[@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.

[@earlwheelock7844]

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[@blueblood723]

Solved an annoying problem. Thanks. Aloha from Hawaii!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@MsBeachgirl10]

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

[@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.)

[@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!

[@TheRealNinjaMedic]

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

[@HeyCoachBarbara]

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

[@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. ❤

[@pattywhitlock7941]

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

[@krisswegemer1163]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-qe1qt7pk8m]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

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

[@bettyross4940]

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

[@gjknepper]

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

[@michaelwelch757]

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

[@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.

[@EngineerMikeF]

How have I never seen this before? Brilliant.

[@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 !

[@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.

[@scarecrow6741]

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

[@DonnaB1]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Curious2Know2]

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

[@seanedwards7047]

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

[@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.)

[@deb1623]

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

[@stanleyfeezorjr.6233]

Wow I was born and raised in the Buckle of the Corn Belt and never saw THAT.. bravo!

[@Joy-io7xl]

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

[@kevinsinclair2010]

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

[@MrDelta8871]

Perfect informative video without extra BullJive. TYVM 😊

[@krisa8649]

Love this method, thanks!

[@neilreid9005]

Dang! Excellent trick! Thanks!

[@colinsmith6116]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@skydancerforever]

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

[@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.

[@donnabarrett2781]

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

[@jomama7458]

Great information. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@victoryfirst2878]

Thanks for the lesson Ryan SIR !!!

[@REDMAN298]

been doing it like this since last year. Works great

[@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.

[@dogsbyfire]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@matthewfleck747]

There’s no greater lesson in patience during childhood than having to shuck and de-silk raw corn before momma cooks it. Discipline! Haha!

[@bettymilcarek5195]

I'm going to try this. Thank you!

[@ryanfarmsproduce]

Thanks for watching

[@replenished6194]

I do this! It's GREAT!!

[@666toysoldier]

I microwave my corn, but after cutting off the base, I shove a flat screwdriver into it to serve as a handle, then strip the husk and silk. Much easier to handle than those silly little double-tined plastic ears.

[@flowergirl3438]

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

[@NanneeB]

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

[@clarkmorrison7243]

Even better: cook the corn in the husk on a charcoal grill, then cut as described in the video. They're done when the tips of the husks are burned and a few of the kernels scorched. If you're camping, you can just toss the ears directly onto a medium spread of hot coals. Me and my son once took 8 ears of corn on a two-night car camping trip. After that first night we had to drive into town to buy more corn!

[@ddawson100]

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

[@ellenhutchinson2889]

I microwave for two minutes. Thank you for video.

[@ritasmith9553]

Then does it slide out like his does with no silks?

[@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. :)

[@debschurby1574]

THANKS!!! This is an excellent tip!!!

[@rickjans664]

A friend told me about this method , i tried it it works just like on the video no mess

[@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!

[@Old_Wizard_Minis]

This may be the perfect KZbin video. Bravo!

[@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?

[@zapper302]

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

[@SandraAnnEvans]

WOW, SIMPLE, THANK YOU.

[@susie5254]

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

[@haldriver1378]

Well. So much for my Williams-Sonoma corn brush. Thanks!!!

[@inthewoods3237]

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

[@iankastelic5146]

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

[@donaldredline975]

I cut the dirty part off 1st, then cook it. You finished it the right way.

[@andyjones9386]

That's great if you are preparing 3-4 ears to eat immediately. Not so much for a couple of hundred ears for processing.

[@servicegoddess]

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

[@irishgal353]

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

[@valerieschluger]

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.

[@themusicbook8679]

Simple, short, genius. My kind of video. Don't know why I'm here though...LOL

[@Jesus4444me]

Great tip, thank you!

[@user-bk7zt1ds4i]

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

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

It works! Done ot dozens of times, except I cut the ear first...