It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!
I’ve been hearing a lot about a (not so) new method of cooking sweet corn.
A friend of mine sent me this video a couple of years ago: Shucking Corn-Clean Ears Every Time. It shows a gentleman who demonstrates cooking the corn, in the husk, in the microwave.
I have to admit that I watched it, but went back to my old tried and true method of shucking and boiling. But the more I thought about it, the more I thought it might be worth a try. I’m not crazy about shucking, as messy and tedious as it is. I usually perform the unpleasant task out in the garage over the trash can, but it’s always sweltering out there. And speaking of getting hot, sometimes I forget to set the pot to boil before I start shucking, so then it feels like an hour before it’s boiling.
And then why boil? I mean, I don’t boil my other veggies, just to have the best taste/nutrients/color tossed out with the water. So why boil my corn? So when this corn season rolled around, I gave it a shot. And might I say that I will never shuck the traditional way again!
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What a great tip Sherry. I have always cooked the corn in the microwave after it was shucked. I thought that was the easiest until I saw your video. I will definitely try this method next time. Question – do you wash the corn first?
Hi Jovina,
How good it is to hear from you this morning! I do not wash my corn first, but it comes from my dad’s garden and is completely organic, so I don’t worry about it.
Sherry
Thank you so much for such a wonderful tip. I love short cuts that work !!!!
I do too, thanks Linda!
Wonderful tip! This is way easier! Thanks for sharing it with us. Thanks for linking up to Less Laundry, More Linking 🙂 Hope to see you there again next week.
It really is SOOO easy. I couldn’t believe it when I tried it!
This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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Thanks for the invite, Parrish. I will link up!
I’ve never heard of this, but I like the idea! Shucking the corn has been the kids job 😉 but I usually have to pitch in, and really so not fun.
Thanks for sharing this method on Foodie Friday
I agree that it is no fun to shuck. I am so glad that it worked so that I don’t have to shuck again! Thanks Adelina, have a great weekend!
I love summer corn so this sure is worth a try!
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– The Tablescaper
Thanks for having us at your party each week!
I just love corn prepared in the shuck, it has such great flavor. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for having us at your party each week, Miz Helen!
I usually grill my corn still in the husks and wonder if I could use the same end method as this….. great tip Sherry! Thank you for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Great idea, I love grilled corn!
I don’t shuck either. I usually put the ears in the oven fully dressed in their corn husks. When I serve it, I pull the husts back, let the silk fall easily away and wrap a couple of the husks around the rest and tie. It makes a nice handle and even looks kinda fancy. for what it’s worth
How very clever. Thanks for sharing!
I just started roasting the corn and love how it taste, but to be able to throw them in the microwave! I can’t wait to try this.
You won’t believe how simple it is, Shawna!
We had some just picked sweet corn last week and it was so delish!
FYI~ I didn’t make the dip last night. Our get together was cancelled due to a friend’s family emergency. My daughter didn’t mind because she got to eat the big juicy peaches. I hope to have another party to make it for soon.
Shucks, I was really hoping for your assessment. Oh well, thanks for having us at your party each week!
Thanks for sharing this at Saturday Dishes.
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
Thanks for having us at your party each week Linda!
Great idea! I just hate all of those little “hairs” that stick everywhere!
Thanks for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. So glad you stopped by and shared this great idea! I will be sharing
I couldn’t agree more about hating all those little “hairs”! Thanks for having us at your party each week Cynthia!