![]() It may have an earthy scent, but if it looks bright yellow, it smells like corn, and the kernels have a soft texture, you're all set! Enjoy this super-easy, heat-free recipe for a classic summer food. Use a towel to take the corn out of the microwave (careful, it will be hot!), and peel the husk back slightly to make sure it's cooked. Once the scent of corn is in the air, you can be fairly sure that it's ready. Let cool for 30 seconds to a minute, then break or cut the bottom of the cob off. Place 1 to 4 ears of corn, un-shucked, in the microwave in a single layer. ![]() Place corn on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave at HIGH 12 minutes, turning once. However, if you're nervous about testing the corn for doneness through the husk, you can certainly use the paper-towel method - which I promise still tastes like delicious corn on the cob. How To Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave Print Recipe Cook time 3 minutes to 4 minutes Nutritional Info Ingredients 1 to 4 ears fresh, un-shucked sweet corn Equipment Microwave Cooling rack or cutting board Instructions Place 1 to 4 ears of corn in the microwave. Step 1 Place corn in microwave on a large plate or directly onto microwave plate. Remove husks from corn, and wrap corn individually in plastic wrap. ![]() Top with a tablespoon of butter and a standard-size ice cube. While the texture was roughly the same across both cooking methods, the corn in its husk held in way more flavor and definitely tasted better. Place each ear of shucked corn on a 12-inch square piece of heavy-duty foil. I tested this very easy recipe two different ways: first by microwaving the corn in the husk, then by microwaving it without the husk and wrapped in a damp paper towel. My microwave is at 1000 watts, which is on the higher end for power ranges, so if yours is lower, you may need to cook the corn for an additional minute. Simply microwave the corn for four minutes, then remove the husk and enjoy. Add 2-3 tablespoon water to the bowl and place the lid (or a microwave-safe plate, or plastic wrap) over the top. Stir the water and Check temp of water and corn on the cob. The less heat I can produce, the better! That's why I was delighted to discover that corn can be made in the microwave, one ear at a time, in just five minutes. Place corn on the cob in a microwave safe bowl and cover with water. ![]() Heat on full power for about five minutes. However, now that I'm living in an apartment without a grill to make corn on, steaming up a big pot of boiling water just to make one or two ears of corn doesn't make much sense - especially in the summer. Pop the wrapped corn on the cob onto a microwave-safe plate and put it into the microwave. As a Midwest girl, summertime isn't complete for me without corn on the cob. ![]()
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