microwave corn on the cob

Microwave corn on the cob is a great way to make it if you’re short on time or have run out of cooking surface. This is a step by step tutorial to show you how easy and delicious this method can be.

First take a pair of kitchen shears and cut off the top of the husk (where the silk comes out and looks like a long beard), so that the tip of the corn is just barely showing.

Next, we want to moisten the corn a bit so it will steam while it microwaves. If you have time, take your corn on the cob and soak them in a large bowl of water for 30 minutes before cooking. If you don’t have that kind of time, wrap your ears in a damp towel.

Next we want to put the ears in the microwave and program for 3 minutes per ear and start. After half the time has elapsed, flip the corn over so that the side that was facing down is now facing up (unless they are wrapped in a towel, then leave them as they are).

Once the corn is done, remove it from the microwave and wait 3 minutes before removing the husk and silk. These should be removed fairly easily (CAUTION: the corn will be very hot).

Pinch ends and garnish with your favorite corn on the cob toppings.

As you can see, this is an extremely easy and quick way to prepare corn on the cob. Enjoy!

Note: If you are grilling, the above method can be used and the corn can be finished on the grill for those nice grill marks and great grilled flavor.

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