How To Shuck Corn In Your Microwave

September 15, 2014 by
I spent the day making tomato sauce and preparing fresh corn for the freezer.  Did you know that the easiest way to remove the silk and husk from corn on the cob is by microwave.  One of my backyard vegetable gardening tips is how to shuck corn in your microwave. 
I like to multi-task, so while I’m water bathing my tomato sauce I shuck corn in microwave.   The method is heaven sent.  If you have dozen of ears to prepare for your freezer, the microwave is the way to go.  It’s also a great way to prepare it for dinner when you’re short on time too.  
how to shuck corn
I spent the day making tomato sauce and preparing fresh corn for the freezer.  I decided to use the microwave to shuck corn, remove the silk and husk, while I prepared the sauce for the water bath canner.  This method is heaven sent and I wanted to share it with you.  It’s great way to prepare it for dinner when you’re short on time too or when you’re trying to juggle canning activities at the same time.
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During the summer, I usually husk and prepare at least 4 dozen ears for the freezer.   I love using fresh corn in chowder, mixing it with my fresh green beans, or in soup in the winter.  So, I pack it in quart size bags, which is just the right serving size for my dishes.
Here’s how to shuck corn in your microwave:
 
Step 1 – Place 5 – 6 ears of corn in your microwave, depending on size you may be able to only fit 4 – 5.  I had 6 ears here, but I had to remove 1.  The ears were pretty large.
 
Step 2 – Heat the ears on high for 4 – 5 minutes.  If you’re going to eat it immediately, the rule is 4 minutes for each ear.  So, it would be 16 – 20 minutes total.  When I’m preserving, I use 4 minutes for the entire batch so I don’t over cook the corn.
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Step 3 – Remove the ears from the microwave carefully.  They will be hot.  Cut the stalk end about 2 inches from the end of the corn with a chef’s knife or whatever large, sharp knife you have on hand.  You’ll lose a few rolls of corn, but it’s a time saver.

 

 

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Step 4 – Squeeze the corn through the husk from the top, silk end.  The corn should slide out of the husk virtually silk free.

 

It’s the easy way to shuck corn.  I packaged 4 quarts today and will probably put up another 4 quarts later in the week.   Try purchasing fresh corn from a local farmer, it is good.  I had to stop myself from eating it so I could have enough for the freezer.  Fried corn with a little butter and red peppers is yummy!  It’s kid approved, my grandchildren love it.

If you’re a preserver or need to better utilize your time preparing dinner, this is the way to go. You may also like How To Freeze Corn.  What’s your favorite dish using corn?

 

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  3. Growing Cantaloupe in Your Kitchen Garden
  4. 10 Reasons I Preserve My Garden Vegetables
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Comments

  1. Kc W says
    September 17, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    I just got corn in my CSA box this morning and I have never tried husking it that way — going to give it a try! Thanks!

  2. Ann Harrison says
    September 16, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I've never heard of this. How cool! Can't wait to try it :->

  3. Petula Lloyd says
    September 15, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    I've done this to prepare corn on the cob for dinner. It's the best way! The corn comes out perfectly each time.