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Microwave corn test

sallyann38 — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:00:52 GMT

I just wet a paper towel and wrapped the corn in it and microwaved for 3 min. I the did the same with another ear but microwaved it for 2 min.

THe 2 min. One won hands down. It was easy and delicious.

i wish I had known about this years ago.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:12:29 GMT

I microwave my corn husk on about 3 minutes, cut the sealed end and pull off the husks and silk with a kitchen towel once cooked and it is delicious.

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hoosieroriginal — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:13:32 GMT

Comes out just as good as boiled and a lot faster! I prefer a three minute in microwave.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:21:22 GMT

I'd be concerned about chemicals used in paper towels (chlorine, formaldehyde, etc.) leaching into the corn. Maybe microwaving in the husks would work just as well.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:32:28 GMT

I have cooked it this way for a few years now, you can look up a video on You Tube

@ValuSkr wrote:
I'd be concerned about chemicals used in paper towels (chlorine, formaldehyde, etc.) leaching into the corn. Maybe microwaving in the husks would work just as well.

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godi — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:49:12 GMT

I wrap the corn in wax paper. Always good out of the microwave. Wish I knew about cooking corn this way years ago.

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SuesCat — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:50:44 GMT

I also microwave corn in the husk about 3 min. Silk comes off so much easier and i find it to be a much quicker and neater process than shucking before cooking.

Easy Corn Salad Recipe

6 ears of corn, cooked
1 green pepper, diced (I used less)
2 (Roma) plum tomatoes, diced (I used 1)
¼ cup diced red onion
Chopped cilantro (I used parsley)
1 - 2 tsp olive oil (I used Herbes de Provence infused)
Salt, pepper

(Basically i just use whatever leftover veggies are in the crisper!)

Toss, set aside at least 30 min to allow flavors to blend. This is delish either warm or cold depending on your preference, a/o (and/or) what you happen to be serving it with.

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SuesCat — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:55:11 GMT

@sallyann38 @godi I hear you! I can't recall the last time i put any vegetables in water to cook! Microwave & roast all the way for me! anniebaby, nice thread

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Hodgemom — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:15:36 GMT

You don't have to wrap the corn in anything. Just put it in the microwave for 4 minutes. Comes out perfect every time. 🌽🌽🌽🌽

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millieshops — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:23:13 GMT

I don't wrap mine - just wet it and put it in the microwave as is. I do 4 minutes - that works perfectly for me - but you might want less time if you have a newer, more powerful machine. Mine has 750 watts - lots of newer ones have more.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:39:52 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
I don't wrap mine - just wet it and put it in the microwave as is. I do 4 minutes - that works perfectly for me - but you might want less time if you have a newer, more powerful machine. Mine has 750 watts - lots of newer ones have more.

@millieshops Do you have to turn it?

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millieshops — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:36:36 GMT

@ValuSkr I don't turn mine. I've never made more than 2 ears at one time though, so I have no experience with a larger quantity. I hadn't heard of microwaving it when I was doing quantity.

Re: Microwave corn test

whitedogs — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:33:27 GMT

Please help: Put two ears of unshucked corn in a 1100 microwave, for 3 minutes total, for best results. Correct? Thank you.

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vabreeze — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:01:58 GMT

@whitedogs

I woud do no more than 2 minutes in your 1100 microwave. If I buy sweet corn on the cob, I like to eat it raw. Here is a tutorial that may be of help:

Microwave Cooked Unshucked Corn

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Zhills — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 19:24:48 GMT

I microwave mine and wrap it in foil when I take it out to sit until I am ready to eat it. Works for me.

Time varies because I have a small 750W micro just for warming and boiling water.

I only cook corn or broccoli in the microwave. Just can't really get into them.