Microwave Corn on the Cob - No Shucking & Silk-Free!
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2013
- Have you heard that you can microwave corn on the cob? Did you know that by cooking corn on the cob in the microwave you can make it PERFECT... EVERY time? No shucking & no silk mess. Whether you live in an RV (like us) or a house, the microwave corn on the cob trick rocks!
One of the best parts about microwaving corn on the cob is that you leave the corn right in the husk... there's no need to shuck it. You only need to trim the end off if the ears are too big to fit inside your microwave. Each ear takes four minutes on high power, so we set our microwave to 12 minutes for 3 ears (Pro Tip... when you put more food in a microwave, it has to run for longer to cook it all). When your ears of corn are done cooking they'll be steaming hot, so be sure to use oven mitts to avoid getting burned.
With a sharp knife, cut off the large end of each ear. Even though you'll lose a row or two of corn kernels, you want to cut above the point where the stalk connects to the cob. Then grab the husk at the small end and squeeze the ear of corn out the other side... like you're squeezing a tube of toothpaste to get out the last bit.
Microwaving corn on the cob works like a charm and will leave your ears perfectly cooked and virtually silk-free every time!
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Worked great! 3 minutes for each ear of corn was sufficient for me.
This morning on New York City's Z100 morning show (and syndicated on about 70 other radio stations in major markets around the USA), Elvis Duran talked at great length about how he was going to "change your life" by sharing a video he'd seen on RUclips. That's right.... it was THIS VIDEO... OUR video... about microwaving corn on the cob!! Thanks Elvis!!
BTW.... it's an amazingly small world... we're originally from the New York City area, and we heard about this when a friend e-mailed us all excited this morning after seeing the video Elvis talked about, and then realizing it was OUR VIDEO!! :-D
Yes yes, Elvis is how I got here! brilliant way to cook corn, can't wait to try it!
Worked to perfection. This is the only way to cook corn on the cob... Thanks
Another great tip ... Thanks
Saw this somewhere before, nice for the validation video. *****Note: My brother-in-law used a Corelle plate for nuking their microwave popcorn, one day he nuked some popcorn and as he took out the plate it just shattered into lots of tiny pieces. Make sure your plates are microwave safe. :*)
hi there,
if my microwave is 700 watt,so how many minutes do I have to use?tq..
WOW I cant believe it! I was like, no way this is gonna work for me, lol. I just now put 4 ears in the nuker, 1500 watt as well, for 16 minutes, cut off the end just like you did, squeezed out just like that, no problem, no corn hair and perfectly done.That is amazing! Thank you!
Corn hair 😂😍 that’s adorable
Genius technique! Worked like a charm and no corn silk. This is a keeper, thanks!
This is the BEST THING since sliced bread !!! Thank you so much. We'll be enjoying a LOT more corn on the cob now that we don't have to do that tedious job of removing the silks. Shucking was never the prob, it was the silks.
Too bad the corn can be pre-buttered.
"So this is it, huh folks?"
- George Carlin
And you can use that sliced bread to easily butter your corn. Spread a healthy layer of butter on your bread, then place your corn on it and roll away. Buttered corn AND buttered bread. Win/win!🤘👍
What a great tip!!!! I am no gem in the kitchen and It worked perfect!! No hair perfectly cooked. Thank you!!
All I can say is, "Thank You!" :-) Worked like a charm! My ears husks were a little dry from sitting in the frig fro a couple of days. So I placed a Pyrex dish with a about a half cup of water with them in the microwave... followed your instructions and they came out perfect! ..and NO MORE shucking. YAY! :-)
1:43 minutes, fantastic. Informative and no "artistic" bullshit
DUDE! You d’man! OK I had some doubts, but gave it a try and WOW this is the best technique ever! I just ate some of the best tasting corn I’ve had in a long time. Two ears ready in 8 minutes and tender with no silks. Nothing but praise for you. No more shucking, pulling silks, boiling/steaming corn for me! Be sure to wear sturdy gloves, this stuff is HOT!
Been doing this for a number of years now, and it works great.
This is a great way of fixing it. We learned about this method about a year ago & have been fixing it that way since. I put paper towels under them though for less mess in the microwave.
I found this years ago. I had friends over and they could not understand what I was doing. They were amazed how good it was
Huh
I've been nuking corn for years . . . and then picking off silk til it's damned near cold. This is going to be put to use tonite! Thanks!
I tried this and it really works !
Serotonin boost. Thanks for an amazing short but yet informative video. That RV looks badass too.
Wow, I love you! The trouble I had removing all those hairy bits. Now when summer comes and we can gather them Grandma will have super cobs ! Many thanks! 👏
Best corn cooking technique around!!
Thank you for this video ! I made this last night and my husband was trying to figure out how I cooked the 🌽. It came out Perfect ! Not dripping with water as with boiling. And the shucking was amazing ! No strings left what so ever ! How ever I cooked 2 ears of corn for 10 minutes instead of 3 ears for 12 minutes.
Perfect
Thank you RVgeeks; answered my question about this. First video I tried and I do not need another. Happy trails!
Thanks! Worked perfectly! Love how you kept it short and straight to the point!
Tried it today and it works! LOVE corn on the cob but HATED trying to shuck and de-silk (is that a word? anyway...) it...and people who shuck their corn AT the supermarket, well if I hate doing it at home, I sure as heck wasn't going to do it there!. This is perfect, thank you! Now I have time for other things!
Lynn Thomas, I didn't know people were shuking corn at the grocery stores??🤔
Some grocery stores charge by the pound, instead of by the ear or dozen. Some customers believe not only the husks and silk, but also the widest attached stalk “ends” add up to more money they have to spend. (Take it from a daughter-in-law of an elderly miser who has plenty $$ to spend)
I L♥️VE this video!
As soon as I saw your video, immediately I put some corn in micro. My Jove I actually succeeded. Thank You! Had never heard of this technique.
This is a great way to cook and have silk free corn, I just found this and will always use it.
I love corn in the cob, thanks for showing microwave cooking.
What a great idea. I've got a lot of corn in the freezer from my garden. Gonna try it. Thanks.
Yes great! I also recommend soaking if they are not super fresh. I never did the "squeeze" technique until I saw this video. Many thanks!!
I just got a wonderful gift box today of some fresh vegetables and fruits. 3 ears of corn were among these. The shucks look a little dry tonight, but thanks to what you suggested I'm going to try this! I can't wait to eat this fresh ear of corn tonight and another tomorrow and another day after tomorrow 😋. Ohhhhh.....I haven't had fresh corn in such a long time. Thank you.
Enjoy!
I made corn a million of times but removing silk is the most tedious jobs. I tried other microwave options that are similar but they where never fully clear! Glad I watched ur video ima try this next! Last time I was told to cut both ends before microwave and nothing happened and one time I was told to cut the small end and push from thick end smh. I will try your way!
SHUCKS..... IT IS AMAIZING.... I love puns... even CORNY...
I have been doing this for a few decades now... it's good to know others enjoy it too...
This was surprisingly good!! Thanks for the tip 🌽
Thanks love the quick and detailed video 👏🏻
Hey Guys, Love your videos, they are very informative. Keep up the great work !!! Thanks!
Thanks for getting right to it! Geez some people have 10 minute videos on a few minute task!!! 🤯
Sorry we didn't get this up sooner! lol But at least you'll have it for next year. We have this incredibly delicious variety up here in BC called "Triple Sweet Jubilee." Almost tastes like it was dipped in sugar. Of course that's what we used in the video. ;-)
I tried this and it worked awesome! So, I tried it again just to make sure it wasn't a fluke, lol. It still worked awesome! Then I showed the family and friends how to do it.
Awesome! We're having corn on the cob tonight ourselves! :)
Just did this! My kids said its the best corn they have ever had.
Best way to cook corn. fantastic
Now that was the perfect how too video. Thank you so much!
Ours is 1,500 watts, but I think the corn could stand to be a cooked a little less than when we run it for four full minutes. I'd suggest trying an ear somewhere between 4 and 5 minutes and see what you think. You can always adjust the next time as you get used to your particular oven. My guess is that you'll find the sweet spot (sorry for the pun lol) somewhere in that range.
You are correct. It's not a lineal calculation. If one cob takes 4 minutes, 3 cobs don't require 12 minutes. Depending on the wattage if your microwave oven, you’ll eventually figure it out. I’ve been cooking this way for years, but I do soak then in fresh water first, to make steam inside the husk.
Tried it, loved it! Thanks for posting.
Works like a charm! Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Great video. Short and to the point. Not to mention helpful. As a college student this is heaven for me.. Thank you very much c:
This worked fantastically!!
WOW!!!!! awesome trick. I hate the silk hair. It grosses me out lol Oooh now I can make lots of corn this way lol
Perfect! Worked just perfect.
Thanks for this. I remembered you could do this and had done it many years ago but not recently so I was looking for a video to remind me of the technique and the time. This was perfect without having to watch a 30 minute video telling the entire history of corn. Sometimes those videos are very educational but that wasn't what I was looking for tonight. The only thing I will add is that I recently found out that the silk is actually highly nutritious and it's recommended to find a way to integrate it into your dishes so I'm going to try doing that and not spit out the silk if I get any in my mouth. Or throw it away while I'm shucking it.
You cook the worms too.
@@ayungclas 😂Good to know!😂
If you're looking for extra-nutrition from corn silk of all things, you must be living in a starvation area.
@@deanronson6331 I look for maximum nutrition in all things. It's amazing how many things we Americans throw away that have nutritional value while we drink soda pop and eat highly refined foods with barely any nutrition left in them. Every so often I will Google something out of curiosity like I did the corn silk and find out how healthy it is for our bodies. You can add avocado seeds to a smoothie if you have a high power blender. The peels of most foods are highly nutritious. The seeds of many foods are high in antioxidants etc. Many edible items are excellent for lowering blood pressure, building immunity, and overall health. Why throw away something that can benefit your body? It isn't about starvation it's about health. I'd rather eat healthy foods than pay for doctor's appointments and chemical medicines with side effects.
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works so well, so easy!
Worked great. Thanks!
Thanks for the info. Very simple.
Thanks for the tip! I will try this!
This works like a miracle. Did it tonight.
i have done this before and this trick works great it really does work
I've been doing this for years. I live alone and only fix one ear at a time. 5 minutes, cut off the big end, and squeeze the ear out. works just like he says.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
Worked like a charm! Thanks!! :)
I cook mine the same way except I place the corn husks in a plastic bag and tuck the opening under the husks. It helps to steam the corn to perfection!!
tried it today fantastic thanks for sharring
Thanks! It turned out great! 💕
No Shucking!
Awesome tip!
This is fantastic
Thx! Exactly what I was looking for.
That system really works thank you.
The way i do it is pull back the husk and silk in 3 parts. braid the husks and you had the full cob with a handle to hold onto
Perfect...what a great idea.
All right, it's show time. I've got my corn and I'm trying this.
Oh! Man, well this time I was Cooking Corn on the cob, The Hard way. Geeeesh !
Thanks. Will try this in a few hours. Happy 4th.
Microwaves vary in wattage. I can see how you might easily over cook your corn using this method. 12 mins seems like a long time to cook ANYTHING in the microwave. Will have to give this a shot. Nice tip!
That's a great point. It may take some trial and error to find the best time for your oven. Ours is a 1,500-watt model, and 4 minutes per ear seems to work great. Others also might like to vary the time if they like their corn more or less well done. Thanks!
You just taught this Iowa girl a new trick! Way to go! Corn's in the microwave right now.
Excellent. thanks for the great tip.
On the upside, it's just coming into summer in Australia, and we love corn on the cob as well. :-) I'll be trying this out as soon as the new season corn hits the shops.
I love the cut the end of and squeeze. I cook mine slightly different. I wrap a damp paper towel around mine and microwave for 2 minutes. My microwave may be stronger than the rv one.
I'm going to try this on Thursday. If it works, then I will give it a thumbs up. LOL! Fingers crossed.
Awesome. Radioactive corn. No mess. Just radioactive corn. Yum.
You can't use this technique, Craig, since I assume you don't own a microwave. ;-)
It worked!!! Not one silk remained. I used 3 minutes.
Easiest way to do it! I’ve been doing this for years!
Fantastic idea. Thanks
Great method.
It works like a charm Ty guys...... 😁😁
Perfectly awesome! Thanks. :)
Thankyou so much, great idea! 😊
Will do it this way from now on. Thanks
I have a 1200 watt oven, and I cook the ears for 2 minutes per ear. Your mileage may vary. I cut the ends off before I put them in the microwave.
Nothing new, been doing this for years. Very good
I seen this technique a long time ago and have been using it for quite a long time. It works great. A little salt, garlic powder and some fresh parmesan cheese will finish it off nicely.
Can't wait for fresh corn this summer!
nice job !
Going to try that tonight
Good I'll try it
Great tip!!
I reheat mine in the mircowave if I make them I put them in bags and then snack on them later cause I usually buy a dozen at a time....my kids liked them that way too...corn and potatoes
RVgeeks -- I was aware of this technique -- you guys do great videos . --- Jim
Thanks Jim! This one was out of our usual subject matter, but it was done on board an RV!
Nice trick... Thanks...
Thanks Dude! We owe you a beer!!
I’m going to do this tonight!
This is crazy. Gonna start cooking COTC this way for my impatient bbq guests
Thanks for this video
Amazing!! Thank you!😁
my aunt told me about this a month ago. best corn on the cob ever. couldnt believe no silk on corn. it only take 4 min per cob.
Oh man brotha! U just saved my arse my family is going away tomorrow morning so I was to cook dinner while they pack. No biggie I made sausage jambalaya n roasting ears. However I forgot to start the corn earlier, so I needed a short cut. Thank you!!
Since u are looking at this in real time I wanna let u know that corn turned out great. Thank u again
That’s awesome, Scott! Thanks for letting us know. Great to hear!
I always cook corn this way -its yumm :p
Wow ... Just followed these easy steps and my cobs of corn were cooked to perfection .... no more boiling corn for me
this has changed my life
girlygamer 101 Hopefully for the better! :)