How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave (2026)

If cook corn cob microwave is on your radar, this short guide cuts through the noise. Here is what is worth knowing, and how to put it to work today.

Key Takeaways

• One of my favorite things about Summer is Corn on the Cob and all the amazing Summer Vegetables that are really inexpensive!
• I’ve got a simple trick to teach you how to cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave in just minutes.
• Plus, when you use this method you actually don’t even have to shuck the corn first, the silk comes of easily after you take it out of the m...

One of my favorite things about Summer is Corn on the Cob and all the amazing Summer Vegetables that are really inexpensive! I’ve got a simple trick to teach you how to cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave in just minutes. Plus, when you use this method you actually don’t even have to shuck the corn first, the silk comes of easily after you take it out of the microwave.

Here’s what you need:

2 Ears of Corn on the Cob 1 Wet Paper Towel Microwave Safe Plate Sharp Knife

Directions:

Key: Do Not Shuck the corn,  You want to leave all of the husk on the corn

Place 2 ears of corn on a microwave safe plate Wrap the corn in a Wet Paper Towel Place the Plate and Corn in the Microwave Microwave on High 8 minutes for 2 ears of corn Remove the corn and Cut off one end at the LARGEST Part of the Corn Grab the smaller end of the corn and hold the husk and silk while you gently press out the corn Add Butter and Salt and serve warm

This is really simple and my entire family loves corn on the cob! This is a simple way to cook Corn without having to make a big mess + I love that you don’t have to remove the silk before you cook it.

Final Thoughts

Before you check out, double-check cook corn cob microwave against current offers and any coupons you can stack. Small habits like this add up to real savings over a year.

Originally published at passionforsavings.com.