Kittencal's Tender Microwave Corn (With Husks On)
"Leaving the husks on while microwaving ensures a very tender steamed corn, you might not even want butter or salt after tasting this corn! --- don't worry the silks will fall right off after cooking! For each ear increase microwaving time 3 minutes. Cooking time is for 1 ear of corn :)"
photo by Shelby Jo
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
directions
- Cut off the floppy silks on top of the husks (do not remove the husk).
- To help remove the husks when cooked, cut off the bottom of the husks plus 1/4 inch of the cob. When done, the entire husk plus silk can easily be pulled off from the top.
- Wet both papers towels and squeeze out the water then wrap each husk well with double layer of damp paper towels.
- Place the corn/s around the outside of the turntable.
- Microwave for 1-1/2 minutes on HIGH, turn the corn onto it's otherside and continue to cook for another 1-1/2 minutes (feel the ear to be sure they are very hot).
- Using a towel carefully remove from microwave and let sit for 5 minutes before removing the husks and silks, the silks will slide off like magic (BE CAREFUL these are very hot!).
- Serve with butter and salt.
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Reviews
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Fantastic! I used to steam it in the husk the way they do in the Eastern Shore area but this is even easier and just as tasty! I soak it in water for a short while instead of using damp paper towels. 1.5 to 2 mins on each side. Perfect every time! -
So happy to see this posted. I've been making my corn this way for the last few years. It was an accidental discovery. I was in a hurry one day and threw some corn in the microwave. It was LOVE at first bite. I don't use the damp paper towels though. And I don't time it because of the varianace in corn types and sizes. When I can smell the fresh husks, then I know they are done. It sure beats heating up the kitchen with the boiling water! -
Very easy but the best part is the taste. This is the best way to steam corn that I have found. Thanks for a keeper. Be sure to do only one ear at a time as the recipe mentions or it takes longer to cook. -
I have been doing this for years but didn't turn them or use a paper towel..I must try this..thank you
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We loved the corn made this way. The corn was so sweet and fresh tasting, I hardly used butter. I think it will be the way we make corn from now on.
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