Microwave Corn-on-the-Cob in the Husk

Best way ever to cook corn! Not mentioned was to shuck husk after cooking you cut about 1" off the stock end and then you can squeeze the cob out of the husk like toothpaste. Holding the husk this way removes 99.9% of the silk. I found 3 mins on an 1100 microwave is enough as any longer seems to pucker the kernels.

This recipe works well and is extremely easy. Variations to try is to open the husk and add butter to the ear of corn, reclose the husk and microwave as directed. I think that cooking the corn in the husk adds even more flavor to the corn. Also, if you are using already husked corn on the cob, all you have to do is to wrap the ears of corn individually with dampened paper towels and microwave as directed. With my microwave, 1 large ear of corn only needs to cook 3 minutes. When first starting to cook the corn this way, start with a shortened cooking time and then cook longer if need be. You can always cook it a little longer if needed but I haven't figured yet how to UNCOOK anything.

Like other similar recipes this works great. 3 minutes was just right. Wrapping in a paper towel isn't really necessary. Make sure to use hot pads or towel, the corn is really hot. I love that there is virtually no silk left behind.

I've done this for years , if corn is at room temperature it will cook even faster. I also do it with husked corn (it's nice to leave the husks in the grocery store), just wrap each ear in waxed paper & micro as you would unhusked corn. If I do more than a few ears I do in small batches for even cooking.

This method has not failed us. Three and a half minutes per ear seems best. We nuked 4 ears for fourteen minutes this weekend. We let is rest a bit. We then cut off the stalk end about an inch up. Using a dish towel or oven mitts, pinched the ears out. It was hot and perfectly cooked. Butter, salt and pepper up and you're good to go.

I can't believe how simple this was! Thank you so much for this tip...I'll never boil my corn again. :)

I have tried doing this on 3 separate occasions and it has never worked for me.

Cook as directed 2 ears in my oven was 8 minutes, with a 2 minute rest.

Cook as directed 2 ears in my oven was 8 minutes, with a 2 minute rest.

This is much better than thr removal of the husk and use a damp paper towel! I simply soak the corn in the husk foe a few minuets and them microwave. You need the flavor of the husk to add to the corn!

I wet them but did not wrap in paper towel, came out perfect !!

She is 100% correct- so easy and OH- SO good!! just the best!! thank you!!!

Absolutely brilliant! I used to BBQ or boil the darn thing, now, presto!!! Thank you

After trying almost every recipe out there (I'm not the best cook lol) this is the BEST way to make corn on the cob.. Period! And the quickest. My family eats corn on the cob like its going out of style.. I will definitely make this again.. And again.. Thank you for this

doesn't get any better than this, easiest way for the most wonderful tasting corn you'll ever want to sink your teeth into.

corn turned out perfect!

I will definitely make it again!!!!!!!!!!

Easier to microwave in the husk. It then just pulls right off!

Easiest way to cook cobs EVER! My only suggestion is to let them sit in the Nuke Box (without opening the door) for 5 min when they're done.

Thanks for The tip, perfect!

After microwaving let cool about 5 minutes. Cut the base off including the bottom 2 rows of kernels. Then grasp the opposite end (the pointed end) and squeeze and shake until cob falls out. This will also remove the silk.

This is now the only way I will make corn!

It came out great. Nice and sweet.

I love this method, this is how I've always cooked our corn. I cut both the ends off prior to cooking to make them super easy to husk once they're hot. I've never wet the corn before microwaving though, fresh corn has moisture in the husks already so there's no real need to. I microwave for 3.5 minutes and they turn out great.

I've enjoyed corn cooked in the mikywave for many years. It helps to loosen the husk where the silk emerges and get just a bit of water down inside, especially if the corn is a bit 'aged'. After two or three minutes of cooking, try to lightly pull a bit of silk from one of the ears. If it slides out easily, its done. If the silk does not come out easily, try again after cooking another minute. To complete the cook, wrap the ear before removing the husk in a towel for two or three minutes to allow the heat to even out through out the ear. Then peel and enjoy. MT C

easy and delicious !!!!

I didn’t wrap in paper towel, and still no fuss, no mess, and fresh taste. I will definitely prepare this way again!

Absolutely the best! Only way to cook corn and retain the flavor. I cut my ends off before covering with a casserole dish. Slicing down the length afterwards is a snap. The husk just rolls off and ready to eat.

This has got to be the best way to cook corn on the cob! I was able to put some butter on the cob and placed the husk back around the cob. Three minutes in my microwave was perfect!

My husband always makes his corn this way. We soak several ears in cold water before cooking. Wrap your ear in several paper towels and cook for 3-3.5 minutes. Cut the bottom off about an inch and the silk just falls off. Can't wait for this years harvest. Delicious!

I’ve been cooking for years and never knew you could do this. I’ve always boiled corn. I encourage everyone to try it. I brushed lots of melted butter on after it finished and wrapped in aluminum foil until ready to serve. Delish.

Quick, easy and delicious

This, in my opinion, is the tastiest and easiest way to cook corn on the cob. To male removing the husk ans silk easier, try cutting off thr bottom just at the bottom row of kernels before cooking. After it's cooked, squeeze gently on the top end of the corn so that it slides out the bottom. The corn is clean, and the husk is intact with the silk inside! No-mess way to dispose of husks.

I've been doing this for 30 years! I strip husks down after cooking and leave a couple inches as a corn holder! It's best when you can go from garden to plate in about 5 minutes!!! Nothing like grocery store corn!

Perfect as written! So easy and the kernels seemed less deflated than when boiled.

BEST Method EVER !!! Only way I make Corn on the Cob now... So Easy... Now I Always have some in my fridge when it's available..

This recipe is simple, quick, and tasty. the corn cooks to have a sweet taste as well as great texture. I will continue to use this recipe!!!!

This is an absolutely no fail way to make an ear of corn in the husks. Look no further and follow directions exactly as the corn comes out perfectly. I cannot comment on multiple ears. I have a one year old microwave and 5 minutes was just right!