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Microwaved Corn Cobs
Description
Possibly the easiest, fastest, and cleanest-husking method for corn on the cob — no boiling water, no heating up the kitchen, no grill required.
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob
- Toppings of your choice (see box)
Instructions
- Use a large chef’s knife to cut about 1 inch off the stem end (the large, flat bottom) of each ear.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes for one ear, adding 2 minutes for each additional ear.
- Using a kitchen towel to protect your hands, grip the pointy silk end firmly and shake — the corn slides right out of the husk and silk in one clean motion.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Corn on the Cob — Beyond Butter
Toppings you might not have tried, yet!
- Tajín + lime juice
- Miso butter
- Chili crisp oil (make it or buy it)
- Pesto or chimichurri
- Cotija cheese + smoked paprika
- Ranch seasoning
- Nutritional yeast + garlic salt
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Brown butter + fresh thyme
