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Cooking & Baking

jmbar2

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6. Nuke it for 3 mins, then let it rest for a couple more minutes in the husk

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Wed Aug 13, 2025, 01:31 PM

Aug 13

First, pull off the outermost husks, leaving inner husks on tight. Pull off the tassels and break any long stem. Then nuke.
After it's cooled, peel back the husks to create a handle, slather in mayo and parmesan. Oh my word, it's so good.

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How do you cook fresh corn on the cob? Steaming it is recommended for best flavor. [View all] Diamond_Dog Aug 13 OP

I nuke it with a bit of water. Same effect, likely. SheltieLover Aug 13 #1

Yup, I wrap it in a paper towel, soak it wet and nuke it.. 3 min and it's delish!! nt mitch96 Aug 13 #10

Yuppers! SheltieLover Aug 13 #11

I eat it raw. C_U_L8R Aug 13 #2

put them on a wood fire just about ready to cook meat - until the husks are burnt, then off to the side to roast Kali Aug 13 #3

That is the way. WheelWalker Aug 13 #7

Parboil in skillet with 3/4" water, turning once a minute. no_hypocrisy Aug 13 #4

I use my Instant Pot buzzycrumbhunger Aug 13 #5

Nuke it for 3 mins, then let it rest for a couple more minutes in the husk jmbar2 Aug 13 #6

Nuke 'em! WestMichRad Aug 13 #8

Fool proof method La Coliniere Aug 13 #9

Microwave, two minutes on one side, flip over and give it two more minutes. Emile Aug 13 #12