Corn on the cob is delicious side dish, but preparing it can be a shucking pain. From peeling pesky husks to removing the silk, corn seems to involve a lot of tedious tasks. Fortunately, we have the perfect cooking hack to skip the mess and get straight to the core.

First, cut 1 inch of the corn from the stalk end, as shown below.

Next, heat in microwave for 2-4 minutes. This will create a space between the kernel and the husk, making it easier to take out the kernel. Shake and squeeze the corn and the kernel has slide out easily.

Aw shucks, it was this easy the whole time?

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[Source: America’s Test Kitchen]

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By Jake Manning

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Jake Manning is a senior writer at Shareably. Jake is a former college baseball player, but after graduating he realized his true passion lies in writing and traveling. Since graduating college, Jake has lived in 8 different cities, spanning 3 different continents. Now that he's settled stateside, he looks forward to coaching his kids' baseball team, writing his own novel, and continuing to share uplifting stories from around the globe.