How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave
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Did you know that cooking corn on the cob doesn’t require dirtying up a pot, heating up the kitchen, or waiting for a gallon of water to boil? I sure didn’t. Use this quick trick on how to microwave corn on the cob!
Get this. You can cook your corn on the cob to perfection in the microwave. It’s especially helpful when you only need to cook a few ears at a time.
Video Tutorial: How to Microwave Cook Corn on the Cob
Directions to Microwave Corn on the Cob (Without Husk)
Here’s the foolproof and ridiculously easy trick that I like to call the 3-Minute No Boil Corn on the Cob Method:
Shuck the Corn
This recipe is specifically for corn without the husk. You can purchase it this way or simply remove the husk of the corn. Here is an easy way to husk corn if you’re curious.
Wrap the Shucked Corn in a Paper Towel.
Take your shucked ear of corn and wrap it in a moist paper towel so that it is entirely wrapped. This will keep it from drying out. We also use this in our Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe.
Microwave the Corn
Place it in your microwave and nuke for 3-4 minutes.
3 minutes works for my microwave, but yours may take a smidgen longer. Note: I usually do two ears at the same time and they turn out fine.
Let it Cool
Using a potholder, tongs or dish towel, remove the hot ears of corn.
They will continue to cook a bit if you leave them in the paper towel after you remove them.
Enjoy!
Butter it up (Can you freeze butter? Yes! Here’s how.) and salt and enjoy some perfectly done corn on the cob!
Can I Microwave the Corn with the Husk?
If your corn came with the husk on, you can microwave it this way as well!
Simply place up to 4 ears of corn, un-shucked, in the microwave in a single layer.
Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. For just 1 or 2 ears of corn, microwave on high for 3 minutes. For 3 or 4 ears, microwave for 4 minutes. If you like softer corn or if your ears are particularly large, microwave for an additional minute.
How Long Do You Microwave Corn on the Cob Without a Husk?
Bottom line: Wrap each shucked ear of corn on the cob in a damp paper towel and microwave for 3-4 minutes, depending on your microwave oven.
I sure hope you enjoy this simple method for cooking corn!
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How to Cook Corn in the Microwave
Don’t have time to wait for water to boil? Not enough daylight left to turn on your grill? Then try this 3-minute, no boil microwave method for corn on the cob. It’s a winner!
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- paper towels
- salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Take your shucked ear of corn and wrap it in a moist paper towel so that it is entirely wrapped.
- Place it in your microwave and nuke for 3-4 minutes. *3 minutes works for my microwave, but yours may take a smidgen longer. Note: I usually do two ears at the same time and they turn out fine.
- Using a pot holder or towel, remove the hot ears of corn. They will continue to cook a bit if you leave it in the paper towel after you remove it.
- Butter and salt and enjoy some perfectly done corn on the cob!
If you do have time to grill, make sure to check out our Simple Trick on How to Grill Corn on the Cob.
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Thanks Michael!
It looks like it turned out ok.. this is the 3rd time but I always seem to leave it in the fridge to long after I buy it.. one I believe is ok.. the other I’m not to sure about yet,
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Hi Dayle. I hope it all turned out good. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Thank you…sometimes you just want a quick cob 😁
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Totally, you get it. 😉
It worked great!!
Glad you tried it and liked it!
Our corn was perfect. Recipe was easy to do and works. Would of never thought of microwave corn.
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I am in love with this easy way to cook corn without the big pot of water, too! Thank you for leaving a review.