Easiest Corn on the Cob

Chef John's technique for making perfect corn on the cob couldn't be easier; all you need is an ear of corn and a microwave!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 ear fresh corn in the husk
• 1 teaspoon butter, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat corn in the microwave until cooked through and tender, about 3 1/2 minutes.

Step 2

Hold the tapered end of the corn with a towel over a cutting board. Cut the bottom 1-inch off of the thick end of the cob. Squeeze tapered end of corn cob out of husk and silk.

Step 3

Spread butter over corn and season with salt.