Summertime is here folks, and that means a few things. It means hot, humid days by the pool, and hopefully a day or two at the beach. It means sweating while I run errands in my old, trusty car that I refuse to replace, even though the air conditioning died years ago and I have to hope that I don’t get stuck in traffic. Summer means lazy evenings on the porch with a glass of sangria, counting the lighting bugs in the woods and the field. Finally, summer means barbecues with good friends and good food.
I have to admit that while I love to participate in a picnic, barbecue, or other summertime get-togethers, I rarely participate in the food preparation. Most of my friends know by now that it’s for the best, as we all learned that one time I tried to cook hamburgers which ended up looking like charred hockey pucks. So, I’m usually responsible for bringing chips and dip.
Corn on the cob is a popular summer food, but shucking the corn and removing all of the silk can be a huge pain. But, it turns out that there is a much easier and faster way to do it, which means more time with friends and family.
Here’s a quick rundown on a super-easy technique for shucking those stubborn ears of corn and easily removing all of the silk. It’s the steam from the microwave that really does the trick.
- Starting from the stalk end, slice off the tip 1 inch above the last row of kernels.
- Place on a plate, and microwave for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Grab the corn by the uncut end, and shake while squeezing at the same time. The corn will slide out husk-and-silk free!
Take a look at the video below and share with anyone who enjoys corn on the cob!
