Corn in the microwave..

[BUTCH1]

First off, yes it's a repost but for those that may have missed it the first time around here it is, I use this method almost exclusively now because the corn is perfectly cooked, there is no heating up the kitchen with a huge pot of water. Since it memorial day weekend and some serious grilling is happening I thought it might be a good time to re-post it..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzYtMeIFH8o

 

[Rakehellion]

Corn in the Bible.

 

[willz32]

thanks, might try this later

 

[Fritzo]

Ha! I like that guy. Cool trick

 

[JamesV]

Tried that once, didn't work out very well.

I'll stick with my version that includes having to shuck the corn, because it doesn't take all that long anyway. I just rinse the corn, then wrap it in wax paper, and cook for 1 min to 1:30. Comes out perfect.

 

[jpbutler]

I shuck the corn, wrap it in a wet paper towel, and microwave for 3 minutes. tastes awesome.

 

[Markbnj]

This is literally the best way to cook a couple of ears.

 

[Jadow]

been microwaving corn forever. shuck 4-5 ears, lay a wet paper towel on top, nuke for 8 min or so. perfect corn.

 

[PottedMeat]

if you're grilling might as well throw some soaked corn on there - even makes mediocre corn better

 

[KeithP]

Neat trick. I guess if you are going to cook corn using the least preferred method it is best to make it as easy as possible.

-KeithP

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

If you're already grilling outside, why exactly would you cook the corn inside?

 

[BUTCH1]

If you're already grilling outside, why exactly would you cook the corn inside?

Corn cobs might occupy space needed for yummy meats like ribs and steak, I guess it depends on how many people your feeding and how much grill space is available. I used to soak the corn then wrap in foil when grilling but I often had some burnt spots, it's possible that there are better methods when grilling that I don't know about though. TBO, I was skeptical of the microwave until I tried this way and was shocked at how perfectly moist it came out.

 

[BUTCH1]

been microwaving corn forever. shuck 4-5 ears, lay a wet paper towel on top, nuke for 8 min or so. perfect corn.

That does sound like it would work but a lot of times a lot of nutrients are located in the outer part of a vegetable so my line of thinking is with the husks still on it's steaming in it's own natural "wrapper" and possibly more nutritious, (total speculation TBO). The only disadvantage is if there is something wrong with the ear then your not going to be able to spot it as you normally would by shucking pre-cook methods.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Corn cobs might occupy space needed for yummy meats like ribs and steak, I guess it depends on how many people your feeding and how much grill space is available. I used to soak the corn then wrap in foil when grilling but I often had some burnt spots, it's possible that there are better methods when grilling that I don't know about though. TBO, I was skeptical of the microwave until I tried this way and was shocked at how perfectly moist it came out.

My point was that if you have everything in one place, prepare it in one place, you can socialize while cooking. If you're not comfortable with roasting ears or, just prefer boiling /nuking ears, there's an easy work around. Shuck and cut ears in half. You can put about 8 half ears together, standing on their ends, in a metal or foil bread loaf pan. With the ears in the pan, fill about half to three quarters full of water. Add butter and seasoning. Cover pan with foil and place on grill. The bread pan only takes up a small area of the grill. If you put it on first, the corn will be done by the time your meats are. You can put the bread pan when the corn is done directly on the table to serve. Since the butter and seasoning are already on the corn, there's no muss nor fuss for you or your guests.

 

[Thebobo]

been microwaving corn forever. shuck 4-5 ears, lay a wet paper towel on top, nuke for 8 min or so. perfect corn.

Been doing this since microwaves came out. No paper towels. I normally do just a couple for 3 mins. I even take them to work and nuke for lunch. Also throw them in a campfire, great as well.

Nuke whole nuke onions with a bullion cube and butter

Peel 2 medium onions, and cut a thin slice from bottom and top of each one. Scoop out a 1-inch-deep hole from the top of each onion. Place onions, top sides up, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish with a lid. Add 1 beef bouillon cube and 1/2 Tbsp. butter to shallow hole in each onion; cover with lid. Microwave, covered, at HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Garnish each serving with fresh parsley sprig and pepper, if desired.
We recommend only Vidalia or Texas Sweets for this recipe.

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[BUTCH1]

My point was that if you have everything in one place, prepare it in one place, you can socialize while cooking. If you're not comfortable with roasting ears or, just prefer boiling /nuking ears, there's an easy work around. Shuck and cut ears in half. You can put about 8 half ears together, standing on their ends, in a metal or foil bread loaf pan. With the ears in the pan, fill about half to three quarters full of water. Add butter and seasoning. Cover pan with foil and place on grill. The bread pan only takes up a small area of the grill. If you put it on first, the corn will be done by the time your meats are. You can put the bread pan when the corn is done directly on the table to serve. Since the butter and seasoning are already on the corn, there's no muss nor fuss for you or your guests.

Yea, it's a valid point, your already using energy in cooking the meat, why not do everything on the grill. I use my Weber gas grill a lot, cooking with propane is way cheaper than cooking with an electric range plus you are not putting heat in the house that the AC system now has to work extra to remove so it's a win-win with grilling. Probably my less than great results with grilling corn led me to try the microwave. One of my favorite things to do with my grill is put my Lodge cast-iron griddle on it, run it on high for 15 minutes then make sliders on the griddle, they come out nice and crispy-edged and juicy, probably not the healthiest way to cook but meh, I love 'em fixed like that!..

 

[MongGrel]

Nice trick, usually like doing it on the grill a little differently, but pretty slick.

For the grill I usually just pull back husks, take off the silk, pull husks back up, soak em in the sink a bit, then straight to grill.

Just fired the Weber Kettle up

 

[MongGrel]

Been doing this since microwaves came out. No paper towels. I normally do just a couple for 3 mins. I even take them to work and nuke for lunch. Also throw them in a campfire, great as well.

Nuke whole nuke onions with a bullion cube and butter

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That looks good too, have to try that with a Vidalia.

We've almost always a few of those around here.

 

[Ayrahvon]

When grilling with coals, I just wrap the corn in aluminum foil and put them on the sides of the coals so they don't waste space. Get just a touch of char, delicious.

 

[Markbnj]

Corn cobs might occupy space needed for yummy meats like ribs and steak, I guess it depends on how many people your feeding and how much grill space is available. I used to soak the corn then wrap in foil when grilling but I often had some burnt spots, it's possible that there are better methods when grilling that I don't know about though. TBO, I was skeptical of the microwave until I tried this way and was shocked at how perfectly moist it came out.

When I do corn on the grill I don't actually grill it. I roast it on the rack above the grill plates. But honestly it doesn't add much, in my opinion, to simply steaming or nuking it.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Corn in the Bible.

Corn in the hole.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Corn cobs might occupy space needed for yummy meats like ribs and steak, I guess it depends on how many people your feeding and how much grill space is available. I used to soak the corn then wrap in foil when grilling but I often had some burnt spots, it's possible that there are better methods when grilling that I don't know about though. TBO, I was skeptical of the microwave until I tried this way and was shocked at how perfectly moist it came out.

I grill corn on the cobb all the time. I husk the corn completely, brush it with a mix of melted butter, salt, pepper, cilantro and lime juice, and stick it right on the grate over direct heat. Turn every 1-2 minutes, brushing periodically with the butter mix. End result is akin to a roasted corn salad on the cob. Absolutely delicious. It is one of the more popular things I make, both for family and guests.

 

[BUTCH1]

I grill corn on the cobb all the time. I husk the corn completely, bush it with a mix of melted butter, salt, pepper, cilantro and lime juice, and stick it right on the grate over direct heat. Turn every 1-2 minutes, brushing periodically with the butter mix. End result is akin to a roasted corn salad on the cob. Absolutely delicious. It is one of the more popular things I make, both for family and guests.

Hmm, that does sound tasty, does the butter cause flare-ups or do you turn the grill down a bit when doing the corn?. While the microwave method I posted originally does work very well as far as tenderness, the down side is zero ability for any flavor enhancement such as you just described, I'll have to give it a try, Publix is selling corn right now for $3 for 12 ears, it's so popular you have to get there early or it's gone or just the beat-up one's are left.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Hmm, that does sound tasty, does the butter cause flare-ups or do you turn the grill down a bit when doing the corn?. While the microwave method I posted originally does work very well as far as tenderness, the down side is zero ability for any flavor enhancement such as you just described, I'll have to give it a try, Publix is selling corn right now for $3 for 12 ears, it's so popular you have to get there early or it's gone or just the beat-up one's are left.

You have to be careful when basting the corn on the grill else excessive flair ups will occur and the corn will be ruined. Try to use as little of the butter mixture as possible when basting each time. If flair-ups occur a lot on your grill, cook the corn over indirect heat to help minimize the issue. It will take longer to cook but it works.

Also - go easy on the lime juice. A little goes a long way with that recipe. You want just a hint of citrus.

 

[gsellis]

Been doing this since the 70's (we had a microwave early). We would buy a crate of Silver Queen at the field in Zellwood. Dip the ears in water, and freeze them. Then 9 min for 4 ears from frozen. Still buy it and cook it in the husk. Now with super sweet hybrids, don't need to freeze it.