44 Reviews of Microwave Corn on the Cob

From: evewitch

On Jun 18, 2005

These turned out absolutely delectable. This is preferable to my usual method (boiling using Betty Crocker's directions) for so many reason's - it is easier, doesn't heat up the kitchen, doesn't hog a burner or dirty a pot. Most important, it actually tastes good! I still think my preferred method (grilling) tastes better, but this is a very close second and is much easier - assuring that I will actually do it. I cooked my 3 ears for a total of 9 minutes.

From: Beverly292

On Aug 14, 2006

This is so easy to do! I love it! This is the 2nd time I have done this and the ease of the silk coming off is simply amazing! Thanks for such a great simple recipe, I may never boil corn again!

From: Soup Fly *

On Jun 23, 2005

What a fast and easy way to make delicious corn on the cob! It's especially good for our small family (or just a healthy snack for me) because there's just no fuss or mess. I made 2 ears at 2 1/2 minutes per cycle and they were perfect. I could not believe how easily the silks came off! I'll be using this method again and again.

From: Chef #334561

On Jul 18, 2006

You don't have to read all 16 reviews! This is the quickest, easiest way ever to cook corn & it comes out perfect. I cut the top silk with kitchen scissors, put 2 ears on a paper towel & cooked them 2 1/2 min for each cycle. They reseted only about 1 minute (until I could pick them up bare handed) and then I ran them under cool water briefly so I didn't burn my fingers when I took the husks off. Served them with margarine and garlic salt & they were delicious.

From: LonghornMama

On May 4, 2005

This is a 10 star recipe! So easy, fast, no shucking mess, no steaming kettle to heat up the kitchen and the corn was absolutely perfect. I made two ears at a time and added about 30 seconds to the cooking time. Where has this recipe been all my life?! Thanks, Mercy, I'll use this often!

From: 000

On Aug 14, 2005

I have been doing it this way for years. You don't even have to snip off the silks. It all practially fall off when you run it under the water. I don't know how it could get less than 5 stars, unless someone overcooked it or undercooked it. You will have to adjust the time according to your microwave. At home mine takes 4 min. at work 5 min.

From: DR. House

On Jun 22, 2006

I have never liked corn on the cob. too much work. Taste was ok. Then I tried microwave. I don't go to all this work. I simply stick in 5 minutes on a rotating tray. [800 power] Pull out. Cool a bit. Shuck when I can handle it. Ready to eat. Microwave? Great for making single ears for lunch. Great for a much sweeter flavorful taste. This is what an ear is suppose to taste like. Without all that labor. And you can whip it up in a hurry at the BBQ.

From: NurseJaney

On Mar 31, 2007

DH shucks first, puts 3 ears in container with a few TBsp water, nukes for 3-4 min., and totally enjoys !! This is the only way the COB stays hot through the meal, and the natural sugars are enhanced. Note : All micros are different - you may have to play with an ear or 2 to find the perfect setting.) ENJOY !

From: riffraff

On Jul 31, 2005

This is an excellant way to prepare corn. I always peel the husk down, remove the silk and pull the husk back up before cooking. When it's ready we pull the husks down and use as a corn holder/handle. Really great recipe.

From: TheDancingCook

On Jul 1, 2005

If I'm not grilling my corn, I've always made it this way only...learned this from my mom. I usually wrap each cob in wax paper.