How to cook ear of corn in microwave?

Did you know that the quickest and simplest way to cook juicy, crispy corn on the cob is in the microwave?

Corn on the cob can be boiled on the stove or quickly and easily heated in the microwave. The option to serve corn as a side dish with hot dogs, steak, or even a pot roast is always available.

How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave

The corn is taken out of the microwave after a few minutes on high, the bottom is cut off, and the husk and silk are neatly peeled off. Perfectly cooked corn with no mess!.

This I had to see for myself.

If you are cooking more than a few ears of corn, it probably isn’t the most effective method. In that case, steaming or boiling is quicker and simpler.

But since Im often cooking for one, and I have the patience of a hummingbird, I like the idea of quickly cooking one ear of corn in the microwave. Watch how here.

Video Tutorial: How to Microwave Cook Corn on the Cob

Here’s the amazingly simple trick I like to refer to as the “3-Minute No Boil Corn on the Cob Method”:

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.

Key Steps for Corn in the Microwave

Leave it in the husk. Fresh summer corn is nearly sweet enough to eat straight from the field — it really barely needs to be cooked. For this microwave method, leave the ears of corn in their husks. This helps trap heat and moisture, cooking the kernels evenly. It also, quite conveniently, makes the ears easier to shuck.

Rest the ears after cooking before husking. After microwaving, be sure to let the ears sit for a few minutes before you shuck off the husks. They might feel only warm to the touch on the outside, but are seriously hot on the inside. Wait until the silks and top leaves are cool enough to handle before peeling them back. Remember, the whole point of microwaving corn is to not break a sweat!

You can eat this corn straight up with butter, salt, and black pepper after removing the husk. If you’d like some color, you can also put it on the grill or under the broiler. Here are 12 unexpected one-ingredient toppings for corn on the cob if you need some inspiration.

Microwave Corn on the Cob — No Shucking & Silk-Free!