If we talk about our favorite vegetables in the summer months, corn will surely come in most of your guy’s list. In this article, I will discuss microwaving corn on the cob, which you will surely love as it is pretty simple and easy to make, and acts as the best side dish with steak or Hot dogs, etc. It is the simple alternative to boiling corn on the stove.
Let’s check out the few simple steps for microwaving corn on the cob!
Microwaving Corn on the Cob Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 cobs of corn*, shucked and all husks and silk removed
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Take one large Microwave safe dinner plate and put some water onto it.
- Place two cob of corn onto the plate.
- Cover the cobs using an Inverted plate of the same size.
- Microwave the kernels until their color is deepened in color and becomes tender, approximately for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drain water from the plate.
- As your corn is hot to handle, use corn holders into the ends of the cobs.
- Spread butter on it and sprinkle some salt and pepper according to your taste.
How to do Multiple Servings?
The above recipe is suitable for one ear of corn, but you can microwave 2 to 3 corn at a time—depending on the size of your microwave.
- You can follow a general rule to cook the corn, take two minutes for 1 ear of corn. However, the time limit can vary a bit, depending on the type of microwave.
- So the rule is 6 minutes for two ears, 8 minutes for three ears, 10 minutes for four ears.
- However, if you need to cook more than four ears of corn, it is better to choose a grilling or boiling alternative.
How to Store Corn
The longer corn sits between collected and eaten, the more it dries up and loses its sweetness. Corn is best consumed the same day it is bought. If it isn’t possible, keep unhusked ears corn-free in the refrigerator rather than in a plastic bag. Use corn within two days for the most incredible taste. Refrigerate husked corn in plastic bags and use it within two days. You may freeze corn if you don’t plan on eating it within two days of purchasing it.
How to Freeze Corn
For freezing corn, you have two options to choose from. You can freeze corn on the cob or just the kernels. The choice is up to you. Each option is effective and follows a similar process when preparing corn for freezing.
To get the best results, use the freshest corn possible! Whenever you bring corn into your kitchen from a farmer’s market, grocery store, or garden, decide immediately whether it will be eaten fresh or frozen. During the thawing process, corn loses its optimal flavor and texture. This is what you’ll taste later if you freeze it after it has reached its peak.
Shelf Life of Unshucked Corn in the Refrigerator
Uncooked and unshucked corn will last approximately one to three days. However, if the corn is wrapped correctly, shucked corn will last even longer. In the refrigerator, you can store corn on the cob for about five days after being cooked.
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