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You will never boil corn on the cob again. This is easy, and the tastiest, sweetest corn ever. You are not boiling all the flavor out of corn.
You can cook 1 or up to 4 at a time. The time may vary with how many you are cooking. 4 minutes in the Microwave, turning over at 2:00 minutes. Add 1 minute for additional ears of corn.
Follow examples in pictures. Being cautious of hot corn when it comes out of the Microwave. Using Mitts or pot holders is wise.
Total Time: 4:00 minutes per ear of corn, 1:00 added for each additional ear.
Yield: As many as you wish to cook.
Steps:
You will never boil sweet corn in a kettle of water again.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 to 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 to 20 minute
Yield: 1 or 2
Steps:
Now that sweet corn is in season, a frugal way to prepare it and save time and water is to make it in your microwave. Use a gallon size freezer bag and place the peeled and cleaned ears of corn inside. Six will fit easily.
The very best way to cook corn is to leave the husk and silk as is (unless there is a wormy spot on the tip, if so cut away that part) and place three at a time in the microwave with a damp paper towel over the top.