Like most of you, I do like to have my corn on the cob but standing near the boiling pot of water for a long time waiting for the cobs to cook is not my cup of tea. But, thanks to my mother-in-law, I got to know about an easy method to cook corn in the microwave. It takes very little time and serves as the best method for me.
It takes approximately 7-8 minutes to microwave 4 ears of corn. However, the time taken varies depending on the type of microwave. In my microwave of 1000W, for 4 ears of corn, it takes 8 minutes but it may take a little more time (30 seconds or 1 minute extra) if the microwave is 700W.
It should be noted that the time taken to microwave depends on the number of ears of corn as well. Given below is the table in which the time required to microwave different ears of corn is mentioned.
- 1 ear – 2 minutes
- 2 ears – 4 minutes
- 3 ears – 6 minutes
- 4 ears – 8 minutes
To microwave 4 ears of corn on a cob with a husk, you just need to follow a simple method. First, remove any dirt on the corns by rinsing them and try to trim excess silk from the top.
Place them in the microwave for 2 minutes per ear which means for 4 ears, you need to microwave them for approximately 8 minutes. Once it is done, remove the corn from the microwave and let them cool for some time to prevent your fingers from burning.
Cooking times may differ depending on the microwave, so to check whether they are done, slightly peel off the husk to check the kernels. Once the corns become cool enough, slice the bottom ends with a sharp knife and squeeze the end of the corns gently which will ensure easy sliding out of the corns.
This is the right time to serve hot corn with butter and salt.
How long does it take to microwave 4 corn on the cob without a husk?
It takes 5-6 minutes to microwave 4 corn on the cob without a husk. However, less time is taken to microwave fewer corn on the cob without husk. In the table given below, the time required for microwave corn without husk is mentioned.
- 1 corn – 1 1/2 minutes
- 2 corns – 3 minutes
- 3 corns – 4 ½ minutes
- 4 corns – 6 minutes
You always save time while cooking corn in the microwave as while doing this, you do not have to wait for heating the pot, or water to boil.
Using a microwave to cook corn is an easy method as well. For this, you need to remove the husk from the corns and wrap them entirely in moist paper towels. Now, place them in the microwave for 5-6 minutes and once they are done, be careful in removing them from the microwave as they are very hot.
If you leave them in the paper towel for some time, they will continue to cook a bit. These are perfectly done corn on the cob and served with butter and salt.
Can you microwave more than one ear of corn at a time?
Yes, you can microwave more than one ear of corn at a time. The method to microwave more than one ear of corn remains the same, just you need to add the cooking time.
For each additional ear, increase the cooking time by two minutes and keep on checking periodically to avoid overcooking.
Normally to microwave 1-2 ears of corn, 3-4 minutes are required, for 3 ears, 5-6 minutes, and for 4 ears, 7-8 minutes would be sufficient.
Can you reheat corn on the cob in the microwave?
Yes, you can reheat corn on the cob in the microwave. It takes just 10-20 seconds to reheat corn. Reheating is an easy task when a microwave is used but at the same time, it can be tricky as within seconds, the corns can get overcooked.
There are some steps to follow while reheating corn on the cob in the microwave. For this, a microwave-safe dish should be taken to place the corns and cover with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap.
Now, microwave it for 10-20 seconds in which the corn kernels will warm up. If you feel the corn is not still warm, microwave it for another 10 seconds but while doing so, be careful, the corn kernels do not split open.
Microwave corn on the cob in a pyrex dish
Microwave corn on the cob in a pyrex dish can be done easily as the dish is microwave safe and corn on the cob can be cooked perfectly in it.
However, it is advised not to put the hot pyrex dish with corn on the cob immediately in cold water or on cold surfaces. If this is done, it can cause the dish to break or crack.
The shucked ear of corn on the cob can be kept in the pyrex dish and then microwave for 2-3 minutes. This will cook the corn perfectly and will be ready to eat. To enhance the taste, don’t forget to serve with salt and butter.
Can you get sick from eating old corn?
No, you do not get sick from eating old corn. You can eat 5 days old cooked corn but it won’t taste very good. The newly harvested corn is tasty and sweet but it becomes half tasty in just three days.
If the husk is removed immediately after cooking corn on the cob, there will be fast drying of the kernels.
To keep the corn in good condition for a long time, cook the corn on the cob and wrap it tightly. In this way, they can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Before eating, reheat corn on the cob in the microwave for about 20 seconds which will make it taste like fresh corn on the cob.
How do you keep corn on the cob fresh for a few days?
To keep the corn on the cob fresh for a few days, you need to wrap the ears tightly in a plastic bag and keep it in the refrigerator. In this way, moisture will not attack the corn and it will remain fresh for a long time.
If you have already cooked corn on the cob and it is not consumed completely, it can also be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. For this also, first, you need to wrap it in a plastic bag tightly and then keep it in the refrigerator.
Before eating, just reheat in the microwave for about 20 seconds and it will be good to eat.
Conclusion
I hope you get to know in detail about the time required to microwave 4 ears of corn, it takes around 7-8 minutes. The easiest way to cook corn on the cob is to microwave it which does not take much time as well.
Enjoy the hot piping corn on the cob!