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How to Microwave Corn on the Cob

A close up of a section of microwave corn on a green plate.

Fresh, juicy, and ready in under 5 minutes, this simple guide will walk you through the steps to microwave corn on the cob with husks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Corn (with the husk on)

Instructions

  1. Trim the ends off the corn cobs to ensure they fit in your microwave.
  2. Wrap the trimmed corn cob with a wet paper towel.
  3. Microwave at full power for 3-3:30 minutes on a microwave safe plate.
  4. Once the time is finished, remove the plate from the microwave.
  5. Using a dish towel or oven mitts, remove the corn cob from the paper towel.
  6. Next peel the husk off the corn cob.
  7. Slice the end off the corn cob with a knife.
  8. Serve with vegan butter and salt.