Perfect Corn on the Cob in 5 Minutes!

We love corn on the cob, but don’t like the hassle of typical methods of preparation. Put your microwave to work to make delicious, perfectly-done corn on the cob.
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We are empty-nesters, so preparing smaller portions of food has now become our habit. We love great corn-on-the-cob, but the typical way of preparing it by boiling it in a pot of water is a hassle!
Our friends Bruce and Diane saved the day when Bruce stopped by to share his fresh harvest of sweet corn from their garden. As great as that was, it was even better that Bruce shared his and Diane’s method of preparing a couple of ears at a time!
Simply place 2 ears of shucked corn in a ZipLok® or bread bag with a couple of teaspoons of water and cook for 5 minutes. DON’T seal the bag, but fold it over so as to retain the moisture/steam in the bag. When the time is up, open the bag carefully and slide corn out and enjoy with your favorite condiments! Thanks to Bruce and Diane!
If you don’t like the idea of using a plastic bag (we’ve never had any problems with food-grade bags, but it’s YOUR choice!), here’s an alternative paper towel method. Wrap your shucked ear of corn in a moistened paper towel so that it is entirely wrapped. You’ll need to cook 3 to 4 minutes per ear of corn being cooked. Unwraps and dress the corn with butter and salt, or other toppings such as lime juice, butter, and cilantro!
We really enjoy simple eating, preparing meals with only a few ingredients, so you can taste each thing in the recipe. This is one of the simplest of all, and don’t you just love it when you can JUST DO IT YOURSELF?
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[@sarahhardy8649]

I put the cobs in the microwave completely green. The whole unit, covering leaves and silks. They steam in their own little envelope. The green leaves provide enough water and keep the steam in. I find that to be the easiest.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Wow! I’m so going to try this🙋🏽‍♀️ Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@SanDiego2015]

Even easier is to microwave the corn before shucking. Then use a hot pad to hold the ear, cut off the thick end toward the base, and squeeze the end with the silk. The husk and silk will slide off.

[@lindalcouch783]

Love Dirt Farmer Jay! He’s sooo easy to listen to and watch! His tips are awesome!!!

[@paulhastings3109]

Have to try that. Love 🌽

[@hhlagen]

Yep it works. Never considered cilantro. Will have to try that

[@tgrizz5]

Once it's done, dump the little bit of water out and then throw in a TB or so of stick butter and reseal bag for a minute or two. Butter will melt and you can move the corn around in the bag to coat evenly before you take the corn out. Voila, buttered corn :)

[@Howdyall]

Thanks for all of your great tips.

[@brianhillis3701]

That is what I have been doing for a couple of years now. The corn tastes better than any other cooking method. I use silicone bags. This is the way to go for a few ears of corn. Takes too long if you are doing lots of corn.

[@susanowens9294]

Another trick: you can do the same cooking BEFORe shucking. The shuck helps it steam in the microwave.

[@karensalsaliciousbaby5846]

I tried your corn on the cob tip!! Worked perfectly 🎉

[@nikkic8886]

You don't need to do that. Stick the whole piece in microwave for 2 mins per piece then cut both ends and squeeze out the coin the husk and all comes off at once

[@michellerob80]

Thank you.

[@susanowens9294]

We use a piece of bread slathered in butter and pass it around the table so everyone can roll their cob in the butter. So easy and not messy at all

[@jeannelang4314]

Love this! Shout out to Maggie! Do you have tips on how to keep garbage disposal from smelling?

[@jd64064]

@DirtFarmerJay, You might try some sour cream along with the butter, salt it's really good on corn on the cob!

[@jo-annemurphy2921]

You're so cute. Thanks for the tip!

[@terrytari1891]

Jay, I will use your paper towel technique.

[@KL-er7yi]

I find it’s not necessary for the plastic bag. I simply peel off a few outer layers..not many..…just the looser ones, run under water for a second, cut off the stalk end with a few rows of kernels, leaving the top alone..silk and remaining leaves intact. Microwave 5 minutes…let cool a minute. Take a paper towel folded over a few times into a small square to use to protect your fingers. Then squeeze the top of the ear through the cut stalk end. It slides right out silk and all nice and clean. 😁🌽

[@wrightjaw]

If you take the corn on the cob with the shuck on it and microwave for 3-4 minutes then take it out and take a knife and cut off the end and squeeze the small end and the cob comes out of the shuck and then butter them and eat. By doing it this way you have no silk on it. If you cook two cobs 7-8 minuets. This is the way Sweet Corn Charlies here in Indiana tells us how to do it. take a knife and cu