How to Cook Ears of Corn in the Microwave

Microwaved ears of corn should taste the same as boiled corn.

Cooking ears of corn in the microwave should not detract from the taste of the corn. The microwave method is just a faster and cleaner way. There are several ways to do this, but the most natural way is to keep the corn in its husks during the microwave process.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Microwave safe plate

Instructions

1. Soak the earns of corn in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.

2. Shake the water off the ears and place them on a microwave safe plate.

3. Cook each ear of corn for 3 minutes. Turn the corn and cook it for another 3 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on the microwave.

4. Put on an oven mitt and remove the plate from microwave. Let the corn sit for about 10 minutes.

5. Use your hands to stripe the green leaves (the husk) from the corn, as well as the silk inside. Run the corn under cold water to help eliminate stray strands of silk. The corn is ready to eat when the silk is removed.

Tips & Warnings

• The plate and the corn will be hot!

References

• Microwave Corn on the Cob