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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[lindalcouch]

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

[InsatiableCuriosity-qs]

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.

[Howdyall]

Thanks for all of your great tips.
I microwave my corn, too, even though I think steaming is the healthiest way to go. l put it in the microwave just like it is, keeping the silk and leaves on it, and microwave one ear for 3 minutes. Peel back the leaves one at a time and it cools down pretty quickly... and, l leave the stalk on it for a handle. 🙂
Happy eatin', y'all!

[hhlagen]

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

[filfarmerpacnw]

Using a glass bowl and glass lid would be a much better alternative over leaching plastic.

[susanowens]

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

[SanDiego]

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.

[nikkic]

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

[Angie-cilp]

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

[susanowens]

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

[tgrizz]

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 :)

[brianhillis]

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.

[keasalsaliciousbaby]

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

[jeannelang]

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

[sandraschlemm]

Microwaves kill the essence of food. Love the pomegranate video. Hard no on using a microwave for foods

[charlespowell]

Saw the microwave cooking tip for corn on the cob on you tube. Really worked great. I’m a convert 😂

[rustybux]

an easier way to butter the corn is spread butter on bread, wrap the bread around the corn and just rotate the cob on the bread.

[Damselfly]

Aren't you leaching plastic into ur corn?

[jd]

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

[trigicodes]

Guys cook your corn on the stove like over a fire. Mix lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper and chili flakes. Takes brush and spread it in your cooked corn. Enjoy