Best Method to make Microwave Corn on the Cob?

Putting it in the microwave.

oh.. i think that is scary to put a corn on the microwave.. will it not be dangerous, as it might pop like crazy or just burst in it?? just not too sure though. hehe

I just put it in a plastic bag and microwave it for about 5 minutes too. I don't leave it wrapped in anything, the simple way works for me and it usually tastes pretty good too! In fact, I've been wanting corn on the cob lately, going to have to pick some up at the store later! LOL

I find that if I wrap it in a clean cotton dishtowel and cook it for 5 minutes it stays fresher tasting and doesn't dehydrate. By the way, I read about making your own cotton vegetable bags in place of those expensive "green bags". Sounded good to me so I tried it out by putting my bell peppers in a clean dish towel instead of the bag they came in. It's been a week and those cut-up peppers are still crisp and fresh, no signs of going bad!

I've never microwaved corn on the cob! I'm not a huge fan of using my microwave in the first place, it dries things out too easily if you ask me. We had corn on the cob on Saturday, and hubby grilled it, husk on and all. It was the best I'd ever had. Normallly though I'd boil it for a few minutes with a tablespoon of sugar. Honestly that's not much more difficult than microwaving it... I guess that's why I don't see the facination with microwaves.

I have not tried your methods but you gave me ideas on how. Up to now, i cook the corn the old way in the pot with water. Thanks for sharing.

I keep mine in the husk and cook it in the microwave for about 5 minutes and let it sit for a few before peeling back the husk. I have wrapped it in a wet paper towel before and it turns out ok, but I like the in the husk method best.

I usually boil it on the stove but have done it in the microwave. I salt, pepper & butter it. I put a little water in the plate & cover it w/saran wrap & let it cook. It is easy to do that way.

waohhhh! see how great mylot and my friends are! I never thought you could microwave corn on the cob dummy me thought it would blow up the corn. see how silly iam. good thing you dont know who iam in real life i guess. anyway, thanks for this discussion. again i learn something new from mylot.

I usually boil water on the stove and cook it that way because that's the easiest way to do it for a family meal. But if you just want an ear for yourself, wrapping it in a paper towel then running the bundle under the tap to get it moist is a good alternative. Microwaves remove the water from what they cook so wrapping it in a wet paper towel gives the microwave another source to steal the moisture from instead of removing it from the corn.

Hi 3 Snuggle Sorry not sure I can help you on that one I don't microwave my corn on the cob I usually just steam it however if its already cooked and needs to be warmed up I do put it in the microwave for about a minute.