How to never shuck corn again

I absolutely hate shucking corn and picking off all the corn silk. I found out about this method and use it every time.

Step 1: Cooking

Get out your corn on the cob and place it in your microwave. Cook the corn on full power for 5 minutes.

Comments

[tphillips15]

Mind. Blown.

[aprylb]

Thanks for the time for more than one ear. I was wondering about that. It would take a long time to make corn on the cob for a family of 4 one ear at a time! lol I had to use tongs to help pull the corn out but it definitely works!!! yayayayay

[Euromongrel]

Fabulous idea, I'd never thought about cutting off the bottom end. However, even if you don't cut the stem end off, and peel the husk back to use as a handle, the silks come off far more easily after the corn is cooked. And yes, it works on the grill, too. i USUALLY SOAK THE CORN IN SALTED WATER BEFORE I PUT IT ON THE GRILL, AND BRING THE POT OF SALTED WATER OUT WITH ME AND DUNK uh oh, sorry about the caps lock- the corn back in the salted water a couple of times while it's cooking. It takes longer that way, but I think it's worth it.

[Nfabian]

We prefer our corn off the grill. Would this stil work?

[PurpleKat]

I love corn! I absolutely can't wait to try this. :)

[bajablue]

I always nuke COTC this way... but the non-shucking technique is truly brilliant!

I can't wait to try this!

[mr.incredible]

Cooking the corn, in the husk, in the microwave, is steaming it. That is how microwaves work. They excite the water molecules. The water becomes steam. The husk traps the steam inside. Viola, steamed corn.

[St Jimmy]

Do you have to cook the corn in the microwave before it's able to be slid out? Nothing against microwaves, but I do prefer steamed corn.

[VACH.]

The corn would probably slide out after a minute and a half. I also prefer it steamed but I don’t have a steaming basket so I wrap plastic wrap around the corn and steam it in the microwave.

[canucksgirl]

That's a great tip VACH. I will definitely give this a try. I too hate those silk strings and having to pick them all away. ;)

[MaryT8M]

I can't wait to try this.......I'm assuming the corn is fully cooked then? or do you have to cook it more?

[VACH.]

Yes. It's fully cooked and ready to be eaten. :D

[jessyratfink]

This is crazy! I had no idea!

[keydogstony]

Makes the best Corn you've ever eaten.
I set it for 4 minutes for 1 ear about 10 minutes for 3 ears.
Depends on the Power of your Microwave.

I've seen some people wrap the ear in a wet paper towel. I don't think it makes any difference.

[mygibzone]

What? That is AMAZING! I've never seen this before. Very useful. Thanks!